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Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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Easy and flavorful chicken tacos made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days.

  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Sliced)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (Sliced)
  • 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
  • 1 Fresh Lime (Juice)
  • 1 handful Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
  • 8 small Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onions and bell peppers.
  2. In the slow cooker, place the chopped onions and bell peppers.
  3. Add the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  6. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the contents.
  7. Cover and set the slow cooker to low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 4 to 5 hours.
  8. Check the chicken during the last 30 minutes of cooking and shred with a fork.
  9. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  10. Serve warm with shredded chicken and toppings.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg