Introducing the delightful Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos, a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors with minimal effort. This recipe collection offers a variety of options to satisfy every palate, from the classic and tangy Chipotle Chicken Tacos to the unique and savory Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos. Each taco is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, featuring tender and succulent chicken, a variety of tantalizing toppings, and a selection of flavorful sauces. Whether you're a taco aficionado or a cooking novice, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating restaurant-quality tacos in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Everyone's on a different diet nowadays, from Paleo and Whole30 to the ever-popular Keto, everyone's got their thing. But that doesn't mean your dining choices have to end! Our slow cooker shredded tacos are perfect for a variety of lifestyles. The best part? We even tell you how to store your leftovers so you can enjoy this whenever the craving strikes. Future You will thank you every time!
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 11 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
- Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: onion, corn, diced tomato, large jalapeño, garlic, lime, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, corn tortillas, guacamole, salsa, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, pepper, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Place the onion, corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice in a large slow cooker.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the veggies and season with half of the taco seasoning. Turn the chicken over and season with the remaining taco seasoning before mixing the chicken and veggies together so that everything is well combined.
- Cook on the high setting for 3 hours or the low setting for 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and slice into small diced pieces, then place them back in the slow cooker. Give the chicken and veggies a good mix and replace the lid.
- Cook the chicken mixture for another 10 minutes so the flavors can marry.
- Using tongs or a slotted spoon, place the chicken taco mixture on corn tortillas and top with your choice of toppings.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 3 grams
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS
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
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
SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS
These may be the easiest tacos you ever make, but you'd never know it. The recipe hinges on just two ingredients: canned chipotles and honey, which slowly caramelize together for a glossy and incredibly tasty sauce. You may hesitate because there's so little liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken, but don't worry. That's how it's supposed to be. It allows the sauce to get a little sticky, which is exactly what you want. (Get the pressure cooker version of this recipe here.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, tacos, main course
Time 5h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
- Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for easy shredding. - Season the chicken with a flavorful blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. - Add a can of corn and a can of black beans for a more hearty and colorful taco filling. - Top the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. - Serve the tacos with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.Conclusion:
This slow cooker chicken tacos recipe is an easy and delicious way to feed a crowd. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, and the tacos can be assembled in just a few minutes. With so many different topping options, everyone can create a taco that they'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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