Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos: Effortless 3-Ingredient Dinner(Note: The title references the core 3 ingredients mentioned – chicken, taco seasoning, chicken broth – that make up the base recipe before customizable additions)
Easy and flavorful slow cooker chicken tacos that require minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins (low) or 3 hours 10 mins (high)
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add taco seasoning, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Mix shredded chicken with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding to the slow cooker.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (without toppings)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg