Description
Sizzling slow-cooker magic brings Mexican chicken tacos to life with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Tender, spice-infused chicken promises a quick weeknight dinner that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
Taco Shells and Optional Toppings:
- Taco shells (soft or hard)
- Shredded lettuce
- Cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Diced avocado
Instructions
- Nestle chicken pieces into the slow cooker’s base, ensuring they form a single, even layer.
- Generously dust the chicken with aromatic taco seasoning, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and pour chicken broth around the meat, infusing moisture and depth.
- Add a splash of lime juice to brighten the overall flavor profile, then season with salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to transform the ingredients on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Using two forks, gently pull and shred the chicken directly within the cooking liquid, allowing the meat to absorb all surrounding seasonings.
- Create a vibrant taco station with warm tortillas, and invite diners to customize their tacos with fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, tangy cheese, creamy sour cream, zesty salsa, fragrant cilantro, and buttery avocado slices.
Notes
- Easily customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using homemade blend for control over heat and flavor intensity.
- Select chicken thighs for extra moisture and richer taste compared to leaner chicken breasts, ensuring juicier taco filling.
- Drain excess liquid after cooking to prevent soggy taco shells and maintain ideal meat texture for better eating experience.
- Transform recipe into low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or using lettuce wraps instead of traditional tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg