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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

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When it comes to quick and easy dinners, these Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos reign supreme. Not only are they delicious, but they're made with just five main ingredients. Start by mixing store-bought salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and fresh cilantro in a slow cooker to make a zesty, flavorful sauce. Then add seasoned chicken breasts to the sauce and stir to coat. Cover and cook for 4 hours, then shred the chicken with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, gently stirring to ensure each piece of meat is coated with flavor. Great for tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas — you name it!

98% would make again

Under 30 minutes

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Under 30 minutes

Ingredients

for 11 servings

  • 16 oz salsa (455 g)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 lb chicken breast (1.3 kg)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 227
  • Fat 4g
  • Carbs 5g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 38g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
  2. Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
  4. Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
  5. Enjoy!
  6. Don't just wing it -- plan it! Use our meal planner tool in the Tasty app. Download here.

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