Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the ultimate weeknight solution, offering tender, flavorful chicken wrapped in soft tortillas. This hands-off recipe is perfect for busy evenings, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort. With customizable toppings, these tacos not only please the palate but also brighten up your dinner table. Whether it’s taco night with family or a gathering with friends, these tacos will surely be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle taco seasoning on top.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in its juices using two forks.
- Warm tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken and your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg