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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Taco night just got even easier! Juicy, healthy, shredded chicken taco meat with peppers, onions, and the perfect blend of traditional spices made in the crock pot!

4.8 from 147 votes
130 mins
Total Time
8
servings
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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

How to Make the Best Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Nothing beats the simplicity and flavor of crock pot chicken tacos. This recipe transforms a basic cut of chicken breast into tender, juicy meat that’s perfect for taco night. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you’ll have a delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

The secret to these tacos is letting the crock pot do the heavy lifting. The combination of fresh peppers, onions, and traditional taco seasoning infuses the chicken with incredible flavor while it cooks low and slow. The chicken becomes so tender it practically shreds itself with just two forks, and all those pan juices create a savory, authentic taco filling that beats any boxed mix.

Serve these chicken tacos however you like—over warm flour or corn tortillas, on top of a fresh salad, or over rice for a burrito bowl. With only 147 calories per serving, you can enjoy this healthy comfort food guilt-free. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd!

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Taco night just got even easier! Juicy, healthy, shredded chicken taco meat with peppers, onions, and the perfect blend of traditional spices made in the crock pot!

4.8 from 147 votes
CourseMain Course
CuisineMexican
Keywordcrock pot meals, slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken tacos
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time120 mins
Total Time130 mins
Servings8 servings
Calories147kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation & Cooking

  1. Add diced peppers and onion to the crock pot. Layer chicken breast evenly on top of vegetables.
  2. Sprinkle with seasoning. Add chicken stock. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or 4-5 hours on low heat until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart.
  3. Using two forks, shred the chicken breast. Mix shredded chicken breast with the vegetables and juices remaining in the crock pot. Serve over tortillas, salads, or rice!
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