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Slow cooker shredded chicken tacos garnished with fresh cilantro and lime.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

These shredded chicken tacos are a simple, flavorful meal made easily in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days and customizable for every taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients

For the chicken filling

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless preferred
  • 1 cup salsa Use your favorite type
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced green chiles

For serving

  • Taco shells Corn or flour
  • Toppings like lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc. Customize as desired

Method

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Pour salsa, taco seasoning, and diced green chiles over the chicken.

Cooking

  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker.

Serving

  • Serve the shredded chicken in taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa for a couple of hours before cooking. You can use different meats like pork or beef as variations, and try swapping salsa with BBQ sauce for a different taste.
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