Description
Slow cooker chicken tacos are the epitome of weeknight convenience, blending succulent chicken with zesty salsa for a mouthwatering meal. Simply set and forget while your slow cooker works its magic, allowing you to unwind after a long day. These tasty tacos are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making them perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve in warm tortillas topped with fresh avocado and cilantro for a delightful finish that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup salsa (your choice of style)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and your chosen salsa.
- Sprinkle ground cumin over all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up flavors.
- Serve with warmed tortillas and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg