Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe With 3 Ingredients That Impress
A simple and delicious crockpot chicken taco recipe using just three ingredients: chicken breasts, salsa, and taco seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 7 minutes (low) or 3 hours 7 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa (medium heat preferred)
- 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons / 30 grams) taco seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry 2 pounds (900 grams) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of salsa over the chicken, then sprinkle 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons/30 grams) of taco seasoning evenly on top. Optionally toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks or shredder claws.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into remaining salsa juices. Let sit on warm for a few minutes.
- Spoon chicken into warm tortillas and add desired toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or lime.
Notes
If salsa is watery, drain some before adding to avoid soggy tacos. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Cooking on low heat yields the best texture. Chicken thighs can be used for moister meat. Let chicken rest before shredding to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 68
- Carbohydrates: 812
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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