Description
Slow cooker chicken tacos are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features tender, flavorful chicken simmered with zesty spices, resulting in a delicious filling ready to be piled high in your favorite taco shells. With minimal prep time and endless topping possibilities, these tacos offer a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Just set your slow cooker and let the flavors meld while you relax!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Season the chicken breasts with ground cumin and chili powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and layer with diced onions and garlic. Pour in chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks, mixing it with juices.
- Assemble tacos with shredded chicken and top with tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg