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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (4 oz portions)
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The easiest recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tacos! Let your slow cooker do the work for dinner tonight and enjoy delicious shredded chicken tacos.


Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Other:

  • 1 cup salsa
  • Juice of 2 limes – optional
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low or no salt) or water

Instructions

  1. Place Chicken in Crockpot: Put chicken breasts in the crockpot. Cover with seasonings, salsa, and lime juice (optional).
  2. Add Broth and Cook: Pour chicken broth into the crockpot, cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove cooked chicken, shred it, then return it to the crockpot to soak up juices.
  4. Serve: Serve the shredded chicken with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • Swap tortillas for lettuce wraps or serve over rice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (4 oz)
  • Calories: 191 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg