Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices; 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Juice of 1 lime; 12 small corn or flour tortillas; Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, diced red onion, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

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Tender Mexican-spiced chicken simmers slowly then shreds perfectly for vibrant taco nights.

370 min

cook 360 min

Mexican

5.0 (1)

Ingredients

Instructions

Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, jalapeños if using, and pour diced tomatoes with juices over the chicken.
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over all ingredients.
Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using two forks, and return to the sauce. Add lime juice and stir to combine.
Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
Spoon shredded chicken onto warm tortillas, add desired toppings, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 280 calories