Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa (any variety)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Toppings:
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Avocado or guacamole
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour salsa, chicken broth, lime juice, and seasonings over the top.
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Cook
Cover and cook on: -
Low: 4–6 hours
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High: 2–3 hours
Shred the Chicken
Once cooked, remove chicken and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with juices.
Assemble Tacos
Spoon chicken into warm tortillas and top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- Use chicken thighs for extra juicy, richer flavor.
- Don’t overcook—chicken should shred easily but not dry out.
- Warm tortillas before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Double the batch—this freezes beautifully for future meals.
- Use a hand mixer to quickly shred chicken right in the slow cooker.
Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add chipotle peppers in adobo or extra chili powder.
- Creamy Chicken Tacos: Stir in 4 oz cream cheese at the end.
- Low-Carb Option: Serve in lettuce wraps or taco bowls.
- Citrus Twist: Add orange juice for a slightly sweet, tangy flavor.
- BBQ Chicken Tacos: Swap salsa for your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Mexican Street Style: Top with diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g