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Colorful plate of shredded chicken tacos with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro, arranged on a wooden platter with lime wedges, vibrant and appetizing, styled simply with a rustic background and natural daylight.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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A delicious and wholesome crockpot chicken tacos recipe perfect for weeknights, with tender shredded chicken, fresh toppings, and easy preparation.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add chicken broth.
  2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and mix with the juices in the slow cooker.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  5. Assemble tacos by placing shredded chicken on tortillas and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • You can customize toppings with sour cream, jalapeños, or avocado.
  • Ensure chicken is fully cooked before shredding for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
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