Crockpot chicken tacos are incredibly easy, requiring just 3 ingredients. This recipe is simple, adaptable, and delicious, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining!
Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: This recipe offers an incredibly easy and delicious dinner option, and it makes a large batch!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 hours
Equipment needed: Slow cooker or crockpot
Servings: 10 servings
Embrace the Ease: 3-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos!
If you’re looking for a simple, satisfying meal, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe for crockpot chicken tacos is all about making life easier without sacrificing flavor.
We all have those days when time is short. This recipe is the answer. Prepare it in the morning, and dinner is ready when you get home.
Slow cookers are amazing. They turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal with minimal effort.
This recipe checks all the boxes for a great meal:
- EASY
- Slow Cooker friendly
- Freezable
- Versatile
And, of course, it tastes amazing! This recipe utilizes homemade taco seasoning. Feel free to adapt with your own favorite spice blends or store-bought versions.
Ingredients: Simple and Delicious
Get ready for a super easy recipe. Here’s what you need:
Chicken: Use chicken breasts. You can use fresh or frozen, it works either way. Chicken thighs are a great alternative or addition.
Salsa: Use your favorite salsa. Mild, medium, or hot – choose what you love!
Taco Seasoning: Make your own with the included recipe, or use store-bought.
How to Make Crockpot Mexican Chicken
This recipe is super simple. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
Add your salsa and taco seasoning. Cover and cook. You can leave it alone for 6-8 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
Let the shredded chicken cook in the sauce for about an hour more to really absorb the flavors. If the sauce is too watery, you can drain some of it off before serving.
This shredded chicken is incredibly versatile. Use it in tacos, on baked sweet potatoes, or in quinoa bowls. It’s also great for enchiladas, nachos, or tostadas. Serve it with Mexican rice and beans for a complete meal.
Make-Ahead Meal Prep: This slow cooker shredded chicken is perfect for meal prepping. Make a big batch and freeze it in portions for quick and easy meals. It’s ideal for those busy nights!
More Delicious Taco Filling Ideas
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- Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
- Slow Cooker “Refried” Beans
- Southwestern style Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Restaurant Style Salsa
- Shrimp Tacos with Avocado, Mango, and Pineapple Salsa
- Pickled Red Onions
Crockpot Chicken Tacos – 3 ingredients!
Rachel Gurk
5 minutes
8 hours
8 hours
5 minutes