Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Transform your weeknight dinner into a festive occasion with these slow cooker chicken tacos! Tender, juicy chicken simmers in a symphony of spices, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Load up your tortillas with shredded chicken and vibrant toppings for a meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 tortillas (flour or corn)
- Toppings (cilantro, avocado, salsa)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chili powder and cumin evenly on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth to keep the mixture moist.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave, then fill each tortilla with shredded chicken.
- Top generously with fresh salsa, avocado slices, and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg