Description
These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are an easy, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner made with just a few ingredients. Juicy shredded chicken is slow-cooked in salsa and taco spices, perfect for loading into taco shells or over rice.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Optional: taco shells, lettuce, cheese, avocado, or desired toppings
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the base of a crockpot.
- Top with salsa and taco seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred chicken with two forks and mix with the salsa mixture in the pot.
- Serve in taco shells or over rice with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (without toppings or shells)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
