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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot chicken tacos from 3 ingredients: chicken, taco seasoning, and a jar of salsa. Juicy shredded taco meat with zero babysitting.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning or 1 packet
  • 16 oz salsa 1 jar
  • corn or flour tortillas for serving
  • toppings shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Season the chicken: Place the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over both sides of each piece.
  • Add the salsa: Pour the salsa over the top and turn the chicken to coat.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  • Shred and soak: Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks, stir it back through the salsa and juices, and let it sit 10 minutes with the lid on.
  • Serve: Spoon into warm tortillas and let everyone load their own toppings.

Notes

Packets of taco seasoning run salty; taste before adding more salt. Lift servings out with tongs if you like a drier taco filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g