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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Tender and flavorful chicken cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts.
  4. Pour the salsa and lime juice over the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  3. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking, such as adding avocado or jalapeños.

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