Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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Make the best Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with tender, juicy chicken bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavor! Paired with zesty cilantro lime dressing, this easy crockpot recipe is a family favorite for stress-free, restaurant-quality tacos.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish

Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Servings: servings

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Alicia

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa any kind
1 ounce taco seasoning
½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
In a bowl, mix together chicken broth, salsa, taco seasoning, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup salsa, 1 ounce taco seasoning, ½ cup yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika
Cook on low for 3-4 hours on high or 1½-2 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreddable. The chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Once cooked, shred the chicken in the pot. Allow the chicken to absorb the flavors for an additional 15-20 minutes on low heat in the slow cooker before serving.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
Adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences, adding more lime juice or salt if needed.
Warm the tortillas and serve the shredded chicken on them with a drizzle of the cilantro lime dressing, as well as your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

How to Store Leftovers

Leftover shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Freezing Leftovers

You can freeze the shredded chicken, in the juice, for up to 3-4 months. You can place it in a freezer-safe container or divide it up into smaller portions in freezer bags.

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