Best 2 Slow Cooker Chicken And Bean Tacos Recipes

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**Savor the Delightful Fusion of Flavors: A Culinary Journey with Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our irresistible Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos, where succulent chicken and hearty beans harmoniously blend in a symphony of flavors. Immerse yourself in a sensory experience as tender chicken, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, captivates your taste buds with its juicy and succulent texture. Accompany the chicken with a symphony of flavorful beans, each contributing a unique dimension to the dish. Black beans, with their earthy and slightly sweet notes, and pinto beans, known for their creamy and mild flavor, join forces to create a delightful textural contrast. While kidney beans add a vibrant red hue and a robust, slightly nutty flavor, completing this delightful medley.

Complementing the chicken and beans, our recipe features an array of fresh and vibrant ingredients that elevate the tacos to a new level of culinary artistry. Crisp and refreshing cabbage slaw, prepared with a tangy dressing, adds a burst of color and texture, while creamy avocado slices lend a luscious richness. A sprinkle of zesty cilantro and a dollop of sour cream add the finishing touches, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your palate with every bite.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our recipe includes a tantalizing variation that swaps out the chicken for tender and flavorful tofu, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this delectable dish. Additionally, we offer a selection of delectable sides to accompany your tacos, including a refreshing cucumber-tomato salsa, a tangy guacamole, and a creamy Mexican rice, each adding its own unique flair to the meal.

Indulge in the culinary delight of our Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds to a fiesta of flavors. With its easy preparation and incredibly delicious results, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen, leaving you craving for more with every bite.

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GLUTEN-FREE SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND BEAN TACOS



Gluten-Free Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos image

Serve these crowd-pleasing slow cooker chicken tacos at your next gathering.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

20 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups chopped onions (2 large)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 jalapeño chile, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed, mashed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed, drained
24 taco shells or corn tortillas
Lime
Chopped avocado
Chopped tomato
Chopped cilantro
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper and jalapeño chile; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Cook until onions are soft and spices are fragrant; remove from heat. Add tomato sauce and great northern beans; mix well. Stir in black beans. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove chicken to cutting board; shred. Return chicken to slow cooker with beans and sauce. Squeeze lime juice over mixture; stir.
  • Serve in taco shells with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 2 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND BEAN TACOS



Slow-Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos image

Feed your crowd without any extra fuss, that's the beauty of this recipe. With its easy dump-and-go method and all-day cook time, it's one of our favorite ways to get ahead when hosting. Letting the chicken cook all day ensures it turns out tender and makes it easy to shred. Even better, it gives you time to focus on other things, like making a delicious dessert! Because this meal is so hearty-thanks to the addition of beans-you really don't need sides. Instead, pick up your favorite taco fixings from the grocery store. You can never go wrong with guacamole, fresh limes and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1 1/4-ounce envelope)
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, drained
2 packages (4.6 ounces each) taco shells (12 shells each)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 container (8 ounces) sour cream (1 cup)
1 cup thick-and-chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; top with chiles. Mix tomato sauce, cumin and coriander seed in medium bowl; pour over chicken. Top with beans.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut and chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Mash beans in cooker. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
  • Serve chicken mixture with taco shells, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa. Chicken mixture will hold on low heat setting up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 290 mg

Tips:

  • To add a smoky flavor to the chicken, use a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce instead of the regular chili powder.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the slow cooker with the chicken and beans.
  • If you like your tacos spicy, add a teaspoon or two of cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese.
  • Be sure to top your tacos with all of your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Tacos recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful Mexican meal. The chicken and beans are cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, and the spice mix gives them a delicious flavor. Served on warm tortillas, these tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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