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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

These slow cooker chicken tacos are a perfect blend of ease and flavor, offering tender, juicy chicken with a fresh, zesty slaw that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup chunky salsa mild or medium
  • Adobo seasoning or salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 oz from 1 medium Haas avocado sliced
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with adobo seasoning or salt, depending on your preference. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, and sprinkle garlic powder and ground cumin evenly over the top. Pour the salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is well-covered. There’s no need to add water.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender enough to shred with ease. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove any excess liquid from the pot, leaving as much of the rich tomato sauce as possible. Using two forks, shred the chicken and mix it with the remaining sauce. Keep the shredded chicken warm in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
  • For the slaw, combine the shredded red cabbage, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and kosher salt in a medium bowl. Toss until well mixed and set aside.
  • To prepare the tortillas, heat each one over the flame of your stovetop for about 30 seconds per side until lightly charred. Once charred, transfer the tortillas to a plate and cover with a towel to keep them warm. Repeat this process for all the tortillas.
  • To serve, place three warmed tortillas on each plate. Top with the shredded chicken, a generous portion of the slaw, and slices of avocado. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos, adding a fresh burst of flavor.