Yummy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos
Transform your taco nights with this incredibly easy and flavorful Yummy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos! Tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of bold taco seasoning, zesty lime juice, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic, and a hint of cumin. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly juicy, this shredded chicken is the ultimate filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, or even taco salads. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, this recipe delivers mouthwatering, family-friendly results every time. Customize with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, creamy guacamole, or crunchy lettuce for a taco experience that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or party spreads, this recipe is a must-try for taco lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts to keep them moist while cooking.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their juice) to the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board.
Use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the remaining juices to absorb the flavor.
Before serving, stir in the lime juice for a bright and zesty finish.
Serve the shredded chicken warm in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5042 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 221.6 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2493 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
