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Plated shredded chicken tacos on a plate topped with diced tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream and cilantro.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Super easy and flavorful tender shredded chicken for tacos prepped in the crockpot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 15 oz jarred salsa
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • soft or crunchy tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix seasoning (paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper).
  • Add chicken breast to a crock pot, sprinkle with seasoning and top with jar of salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Chicken should easily break apart when pierced with a fork or tongs.
  • Remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot, stir. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Serve toppings in individual bowls and assemble your perfect taco!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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