Best 5 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our 3-ingredient slow-cooker chicken tacos, a culinary symphony that harmonizes convenience and taste. This recipe requires minimal effort, calling for only chicken breasts, a jar of salsa, and a packet of taco seasoning. Simply toss these ingredients into your slow cooker, let them simmer until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and voila! You'll have perfectly cooked chicken ready to be nestled in warm tortillas and adorned with your favorite taco toppings. Additional recipes in this article will guide you through preparing three tempting variations of this classic dish: the tangy and refreshing Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos, the savory and smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos, and the bold and spicy Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. Each variation introduces unique flavors and textures, catering to diverse taste preferences and promising an explosion of taste in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS



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Crockpot Chicken Tacos are an easy dinner idea that the whole family will love! You'll need just 3 ingredients for this flavorful shredded chicken taco filling.

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Main Dish     Slow Cooker

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or boneless skinless chicken thighs)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup mild salsa
for serving: tortillas, shredded cheese, avocado or guacamole, tomatoes, additional salsa, etc.

Steps:

  • Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Spoon salsa on top of chicken and spread to cover chicken.
  • Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when it registers 165° F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Remove chicken to a plate to cool slightly, along with any salsa that is on top of the chicken. Shred chicken with two forks or your fingers and place in a bowl. Stir in some of the liquid from the slow cooker, starting with ¼ cup and adding more as desired.
  • Serve chicken in tortillas with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 recipe, Calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 1 g

CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS



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Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a staple in our house. This recipe is only three ingredients and makes for a perfect easy dinner.

Provided by Lisa Longley

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound chicken breasts
4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or a 1 ounce packet from the store)

Steps:

  • In the base of a slow cooker wisk together the taco seasoning and chicken stock. Add in the chicken.
  • Cook on low for four hours.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot, shred and serve with tortillas and taco toppings.

3 INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS



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Can you say TACO TUESDAY?! Our 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the perfect recipe for juicy, flavorful, absolutely delicious, but simple chicken tacos. Grab your favorite shells, chips, guacamole and get the fiesta started.

Provided by Camille

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
12 taco shells (or flour tortillas)
1 cup guacamole
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 (6 ounce) can olives (sliced)
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray for easy clean-up. Place chicken in the bottom, pour salsa on top, and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  • Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • When chicken is done cooking, it will shred easily when stirred with a fork.
  • Place the chicken on crunchy taco shells or flour tortillas.
  • Top with guacamole, lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and any other taco toppings you love.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 20 kcal

FIESTA SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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Quick, easy, and tasty!

Provided by Ashlie Boucher

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and taco seasoning mix in a bowl. Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS



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So I heard of people making salsa chicken and I thought I would give it a try but add a few of my own twists to it. My whole family, even the 2-year-old, loved the tacos and we ate the leftovers at our very next meal. After the mixture is cooked, fill flour tortillas with it (hard shells are great, too), add shredded Cheddar cheese on the top, and shredded lettuce.

Provided by Lilliansmommy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ (16 ounce) packages chicken breast tenderloins
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (16 ounce) container mango-peach salsa
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Mix until coated and transfer into a slow cooker. Add salsa, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; mix to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is ready to shred, 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  • Break up the pineapple chunks and add them to the slow cooker with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (or more to taste) and onion slices. Cook on Low until sauce is bubbling and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chipotle powder. If you want a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Add a can of black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes to the slow cooker for a more filling and flavorful taco.
  • For a tangy twist, stir in a tablespoon of lime juice or apple cider vinegar before serving.
  • Garnish the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This 3-ingredient slow-cooker chicken tacos recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a Mexican-inspired meal. With just chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning, you can have a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer traditional tacos with tortillas, or you want to try something different like taco salad or taco soup, this recipe is a great place to start. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love, give this recipe a try.

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