Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Name: Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy as desired); ¼ cup chicken broth or water; Juice of 1 lime; 12 corn or flour taco shells; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; ½ cup sour cream; 1 cup diced tomatoes; ½ cup diced red onion; 1 avocado, sliced; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

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Tender Mexican-spiced chicken slow-cooked to perfection, ready to pile into tacos with all your favorite fresh garnishes.

250 min

cook 240 min

Mexican

5.0 (1)

Ingredients

Instructions

Place chicken breasts or thighs in bottom of slow cooker
Sprinkle taco seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper evenly over chicken
Pour salsa and chicken broth over chicken, squeeze lime juice on top
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours until tender and easily shreds
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred thoroughly using two forks
Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir well to coat in sauce
Warm taco shells according to package instructions
Fill shells with shredded chicken, add lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro and lime as desired. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 360 calories