Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight into a festive occasion. Juicy, shredded chicken is slow-cooked with aromatic spices and served in warm tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any gathering, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocado, and cheese for toppings
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Layer the chicken breasts in the slow cooker; add the onion and garlic on top.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over the mixture; pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks; stir to combine.
- Serve in warm tortillas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (80g)
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 64mg