Description
This Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is seasoned with a variety of spices and cooked low and slow in the crockpot until tender and juicy, then shredded and served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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
- Season Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Crockpot Assembly: Place seasoned chicken in the crockpot. Pour salsa, lime juice, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix with the cooking juices.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken in warm tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the spice levels.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg