Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 370 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs

Total Time:

6 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

8

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This slow cooker chicken tacos recipe is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner.

How to Make Chicken Tacos In the Slow Cooker

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients

These are the three simple ingredients you’ll need to make these slow cooker chicken tacos:

Broth: Start with a cup of chicken broth (store-bought or homemade).
Taco seasoning: Use store-bought taco seasoning or make your own at home.
Chicken: A pound of skinless, boneless chicken breasts should make eight servings.

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make slow cooker chicken tacos: Season the chicken, place it in a slow cooker, and pour the broth over the chicken. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, then shred the chicken before serving.

How to Assemble Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, if desired.

What to Serve With Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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How to Store Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you need to keep it longer, you can freeze the chicken for up to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Very flavorful,” says sunflower5361. “I served it on romaine lettuce leaves topped with chopped onion, cilantro , chopped tomato and a dollop of Greek yogurt.”

“Quick and easy recipe,” according to blueberrylemon. “I used an entire packet of taco seasoning and added a jar of salsa for some extra flavor.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Combine chicken broth and taco seasoning mix in a bowl.
Place chicken in a slow cooker. Pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.

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Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.

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To Use:

Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71	Calories
1g	Fat
2g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 415mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
Calcium 5mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 71mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.