Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, crumbled cotija orched queso fresco
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder over chicken.
- Pour salsa and lime juice over top.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken directly in crockpot with two forks.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Serve chicken in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear chicken before adding to slow cooker.
- Drain excess fat if chicken is very juicy.
- Use leftover chicken for salads, burrito bowls, or Quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos + 1/4 cup toppings
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
