Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos – only 5 minutes of prep is required for this easy Mexican dish! Place everything in slow cooker, set it and let it do it’s magic!

This slow cooker chicken is perfect for tacos but also burritos, taquitos and my Easy Chicken Enchiladas!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS

These chicken tacos have been on our weekly menu for the past few weeks and I’ve used the slow cooker taco meat in enchiladas, burritos and taco casseroles. It’s so easy because all of the prep consists of throwing everything into a slow cooker and let it cook away for a few hours. It’s ready by dinner time and all it needs is toppings.

The final product – flavorful and tender chicken that shredded can be used in tacos, burritos, taquitos and enchiladas. So versatile, you will find yourself making it a few times a week.

How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos?

• Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Place them in slow cooker.
• Pour crushed tomatoes and salsa over chicken.
• Mix seasoning and sprinkle over chicken.
• Cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours.
• When done, shred chicken and stir in with tomato salsa sauce.
• Serve in flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos ingredients (your shopping list):

• chicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
• crushed tomatoes
• salsa
• ground cumin
• chili pepper
• salt and pepper

What are the toppings for chicken tacos?

For the topping, feel free to use your favorite taco toppings, like shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream or Picco de Gallo. I used my recent favorite: a Black Bean and Corn Salad. It’s absolutely fantastic and I will be sharing the recipe in the next post!

Are Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Healthy?

This dish is a great healthy option for the whole family. Use fresh veggies for toppings and make your own homemade taco seasoning (free of all the preservatives).

Can I use chicken breasts to make this dish?

As you can see in the recipe box, I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this dish. I like to use them in my slow cooker dishes. Because they are a mix of white and dark meat, they have a lot of flavors and are juicier than chicken breasts. You won’t need any additional water because they will release enough on their own. When the chicken is cooked, it may look as there is too much liquid in the slow cooker. But when you pull all of the thighs apart and shred the meat, stir it all together – it will be perfect saucy meat for the tacos!

More easy Mexican recipes:

Black Beans and Quinoa Enchiladas

Fresh Pineapple Margaritas

Restaurant Style Salsa

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 5 mins

 

Only 5 minutes of prep is required for this easy Mexican dish! Place everything in slow cooker, set it and let it do it's magic!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: slow cooker chicken tacos

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 155 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper

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Instructions

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir all of the remaining ingredients. Pour over the chicken.
3. Cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours or on LOW setting for 6 hours.
4. When done, pull the meat apart with two forks and stir everything together.
5. Serve in taco size soft tortillas topped with your favorite taco toppings, picco de gallo or Mexican corn salad.

Recipe Notes

If not using salsa, add 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the mixture. This chicken can be used in enchiladas, burritos (just add beans), and Mexican casseroles.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 107mg36%

Sodium 501mg22%

Potassium 463mg13%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 220IU4%

Vitamin C 4.5mg5%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 1.7mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published on May 2nd, 2015 and updated on June 1st, 2019.