Best 8 Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken Recipes

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Craving for a flavorful, hassle-free meal? Look no further than the Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken! This delectable dish combines the convenience of slow cooking with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Simply toss chicken breasts, a blend of zesty spices, and a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies into your slow cooker, set it to low, and let the magic happen. While the chicken tenderizes and absorbs the delicious seasonings, you can focus on other tasks or simply relax. Once the chicken is perfectly cooked, shred it effortlessly and prepare to indulge in a versatile culinary creation.

Whether you prefer assembling classic tacos with fresh tortillas and your favorite toppings, layering it between soft, warm tortillas for a satisfying burrito, or incorporating it into a flavorful taco salad, the possibilities are endless. And for those seeking a low-carb option, delectable lettuce wraps provide a crispy and refreshing alternative. This recipe not only offers a delicious and easy-to-prepare main course but also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences. From a tangy salsa verde to a creamy avocado crema, these optional sauces add an extra layer of flavor and elevate the dish to a gourmet experience. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that promises taste bud satisfaction with every bite!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

I needed a dinner entree I could make for a pretty large party that wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't take me all day to cook. So, I decided tacos would do the trick! I threw together some ingredients for shredded chicken tacos, and it turned out great. I served them on corn tortillas, with diced white onion, cilantro, and freshly quartered limes for a more "authentic" feel, but the meat is great for nachos or other dishes as well.

Provided by Brendan Dailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 white onions, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 habanero peppers, diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 lime, halved
18 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes into the cooker, followed by onions, jalapenos, habanero peppers, and garlic. Squeeze the juice of lime into the pot and stir the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on High until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, 4 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred meat with 2 forks, and return to the pot. Mix to combine and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED TACO CHICKEN



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An easy, delicious, tasty, and versatile way to cook chicken with a Mexican flair. Basically, place the chicken in the slow cooker, add Mexican seasoning, and let the Crock Pot do its magic. In a few hours, the entire house smells like a Mexican restaurant. This chicken is super flavorful and has a little bit of a kick. You can...

Provided by Karie Houghton

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chipotle
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp oregano
1 c chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • 2. Using a fork, shred chicken. Taco seasoned chicken can be used in a number of recipes.

CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS



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Taco nights just got easier! These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are such a snap to put together and always come out amazing!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup salsa
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with chiles (drained or 1 can Rotel, 10 oz)
1 package taco seasoning
½ onion (diced)

Steps:

  • Combine salsa, canned tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
  • Place onions & chicken in the slow cooker and top with tomato mixture.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices.
  • Serve in taco shells, on salads, pizzas or in bowls over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1301 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

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

16 oz salsa
2 limes, juiced
1 package taco seasoning
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 lb chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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 SHREDDED CHICKEN



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This simple recipe takes only a few minutes to get into the pot, cooks while you go about your day and will reward you with meals all week. Use the shredded chicken as is or in one of the flavorful variations below. Either way, it's great for salads, sandwiches, pastas, quesadillas, tacos, soups or as a pizza or flatbread topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield about 6 cups shredded chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 strips lemon peel, removed with a vegetable peeler, optional
1 bay leaf, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken breasts in an even layer in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon peel and bay leaf if using. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl. Use 2 forks to pull it into shreds. Strain the cooking broth and drizzle about 1/2 cup over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. If not using the chicken immediately, refrigerate it in an airtight container. Refrigerate the remaining cooking broth separately and use it to moisten the chicken when serving. Or add it to soups and sauces.
  • Buffalo: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce. Drizzle over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.
  • Lemon Herb: Drizzle 2 cups shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the cooking broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Barbecue: Warm 1/4 cup of the cooking broth in a small saucepan and whisk in 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Pour over 2 cups shredded chicken and toss well.

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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Prepare these Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos. Made with juicy chicken, these Slow-Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos will be the best you've ever tasted.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings, 2 tacos each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
24 TACO BELL® Crunchy Taco Shells
4 cups shredded lettuce
4 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

  • Mix salsa and taco seasoning in slow cooker until blended. Top with chicken; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours). Remove chicken from slow cooker, reserving sauce in slow cooker. Shred chicken with fork. Return to slow cooker; stir until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
  • Bake taco shells as directed on package. Fill with chicken mixture; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 22 g

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. -Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
12 fat-free flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar or Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with sour cream, pickled onions, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • You can use skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
  • Be sure to season the chicken well with the taco seasoning.
  • Add a can of black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes to the slow cooker for a more hearty meal.
  • Serve the shredded chicken tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Leftover shredded chicken can be used to make enchiladas, burritos, or quesadillas.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker shredded taco chicken is an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. It is perfect for busy weeknights or for a casual weekend get-together. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this slow cooker shredded taco chicken recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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