Description
This Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked low and slow with a blend of spices, salsa, and lime juice. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings or served over rice or lettuce wraps for a versatile and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Liquids
- 1 cup salsa (red or green; red preferred)
- Juice of 2 limes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low or no salt) or water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot insert. Evenly sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder over the chicken. Pour the salsa on top, and drizzle with lime juice if using.
- Add liquid and cook: Pour the chicken broth or water into the crockpot. Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours, which is preferred for tender, juicy chicken. Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours but the low and slow method yields better texture.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts onto a cutting board and shred them using two forks. Alternatively, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to shred (avoid using a hand mixer directly in the crockpot to prevent chipping the enamel).
- Recombine and soak: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot to soak up the juices and absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken with your favorite taco toppings, in tortillas, lettuce wraps, or over rice.
Notes
- Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps or serve over brown, white, or cauliflower rice for variety.
- You can substitute chicken for chuck roast to make shredded beef tacos or use pork shoulder/roast for pulled pork tacos.
- Choose mild, medium, or spicy salsa depending on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
