Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
A simple and flavorful slow-cooked taco recipe featuring succulent pulled chicken in zesty salsa, perfect for busy nights and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 430 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts or thighs)
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or crema
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add salsa and broth.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and spices.
- Stir to combine.
- Let it cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Blend the flavors by returning the chicken to the slow cooker and adding lime juice.
- Serve in warm tortillas with toppings.
Notes
Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a super quick version. Adjust spice levels with different salsas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg