Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Tender, shreddable taco chicken that simmers itself all day - come home, shred, and dinner is served.
- ⏱ 250 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken breasts
- 400 g salsa
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 10 tortillas
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Place chicken, salsa and seasoning in the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low 4 hours until tender.
- Shred in the pot and rest 10 minutes.
- Pile into tortillas with lime and toppings.
💡 Chef's tip
Shred the chicken right in the pot and let it sit 10 minutes - it drinks the juices back up and stays moist.
Cooking the chicken in salsa rather than plain broth means the meat soaks up seasoning from the inside as it shreds, so every bite is flavored, not just the surface.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Fat: 9 g
