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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot chicken tacos with tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño. Five minutes of prep, and the chicken is shredded right in the pot so it soaks up the juices.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: 5 ingredient crockpot chicken tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions about 1/2 of a small to medium onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • Taco fixings suggestions: chopped lettuce and cabbage diced onions, avocado slices, cilantro, salsa, lime wedges, shredded jack or cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, guacamole
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Instructions

  • Chop the onion and jalapeño.
  • Place the chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle with half the taco seasoning.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño, sprinkle on the rest of the seasoning, and stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or on high for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks, let it sit in the juices for a few minutes, and switch the crockpot to warm until you’re ready to serve.
  • Serve in tortillas or over greens with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Notes: 
  • Chicken is done at 165°F in the thickest part.
  • If it looks watery after shredding, spoon out a little of the liquid.
  • Salsa shortcut: use 1 1/2 cups of salsa in place of the tomatoes and jalapeño and onion.
  • Boneless thighs or tenders work in place of breasts.
  • Easy to double: use the scale button on the recipe card.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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