Description
Crockpot Chicken Tacos are the ultimate slow-cooked delight, transforming simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal. With tender chicken infused with vibrant spices and fresh vegetables, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Just set it and forget it! Customize with your favorite toppings for a fun and satisfying dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Tortillas (flour or corn) for serving
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt.
- Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth over the mixture.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks and mix everything together.
- Serve in tortillas and add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g total)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before placing it in the crockpot. - Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding jalapeΓ±os. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.