Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Two Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos on a plate with chopped raw and onion cilantro and a wedge of lime.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos are an easy and crowd-pleasing meal made with just a few simple ingredients. If you can open a jar, dump spices and turn your slow cooker on then you can make this recipe!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings people

Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salsa
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 taco shells
desired toppings

Instructions

If desired, trim fat off the chicken breasts.
In a greased slow cooker, stir together the salsa, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts, stirring to coat.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Remove the chicken to a plate and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to a pot and give everything a good stir.
Serve immediately or keep warm until serving. To serve, pile chicken inside of a taco shell and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Serve these Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos in hard or soft taco shells, on a salad or even in a bowl with rice or cauliflower rice. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings such as Mexican Pickled Onions, Guacamole, Spicy Salsa, chopped onion, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, sour cream or cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 19gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1145mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1418IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

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