Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Crockpot Chicken Tacos are the ultimate convenience food, transforming tender chicken into a flavorful fiesta with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish combines juicy chicken simmered in zesty spices and topped with your favorite fixings. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying meal ready to be enjoyed without spending hours in the kitchen. Experience the joy of effortless cooking while indulging in delicious tacos that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic, then place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and add chopped onion and garlic.
- Pour chicken broth over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, return it to the pot, and mix in chopped cilantro.
- Serve in soft tortillas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with taco seasoning. - Add bell peppers or corn for additional veggies. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.