Description
Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a simple, flavorful, and convenient meal that will become a weekly favorite in your household. This easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked in a slow cooker with a blend of zesty spices, making it the perfect filling for tacos. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, these chicken tacos are versatile, customizable, and guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them with your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a satisfying, delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you’ll need to make Crockpot Chicken Tacos:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix the taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts or thighs.
- Add to Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your Crockpot. Pour the chicken broth (or water) over the chicken to keep it moist while cooking.
Cook the Chicken:
- Cook on Low: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork. If you’re in a hurry, you can cook on high for 3 hours, but low and slow yields the best results.
Shred the Chicken:
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the Crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crockpot and stir it into the cooking liquid to soak up all the flavor.
Add Lime Juice:
- Finish with Lime: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the shredded chicken, giving it a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve:
- Assemble the Tacos: Serve the seasoned, shredded chicken in soft or hard taco shells. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 30g