Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Crockpot shredded chicken tacos are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution, offering tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. As it cooks slowly in your crockpot, the chicken absorbs a delightful blend of spices, creating a mouthwatering aroma that fills your home. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, these versatile tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings for a delicious meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease the crockpot lightly with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onions on top of the chicken.
- Season with cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg