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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of spices, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
Taco Toppings
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the chicken broth and salsa over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spices and salsa overnight before cooking.

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