Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
These Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Simply combine chicken, salsa, and spices in a slow cooker for a delicious and hassle-free meal perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Two forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water optional
- Corn or flour tortillas for serving
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
- diced onion
- lime wedges
- avocado
- hot sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker interior or use a slow cooker liner.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the chicken.
- Pour salsa over the seasoned chicken, adding chicken broth or water if desired for thinner consistency.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is easily shredded.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir into the juices, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes on warm.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions and serve the seasoned chicken with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to your preference. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before slow cooking.