Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

It’s hard to pick a favorite taco recipe, but after one bite of these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, they’ll definitely top the list.

A common concern with lean proteins, like chicken breasts, is that the meat will overcook and come out dry,

But this is the magic of a slow cooker: By combining a mixture of chicken broth, garlic, cumin, and jalapeño and cooking the mixture down slowly, the juices infuse the meat with flavor and moisture.

No more dry, stringy chicken!

We know it can be tempting to rely on pre-made flavor mixes and spice packets for Taco Tuesdays (or any other night you’re making tacos…), but this recipe is so easy you won’t miss the pre-packaged mixes.

Got extras? Store leftovers in the fridge with the meat separate from the tortillas and toppings.

Then use the leftovers to make quesadillas, wraps, or even pile the filling on top of nachos!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Bring the flavor of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this recipe for moist and juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword gluten free, High in Fiber, High in Protein, Made Without Dairy

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings 4 Servings (2 tacos each)

Calories 333 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

• 1 cup low-sodium organic chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and deveined, chopped (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. ground smoked paprika
• ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warm
• 1 cup pico de gallo (or fresh tomato salsa)
• 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Place chicken broth, garlic, jalapeños (if desired), chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, bay leaves, and chicken in a 3-quart slow cooker; mix well and cover. Cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours (or on low for 4 to 5 hours), or until chicken is tender.

2. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. 
   

3. Evenly divide chicken between 8 tortillas. Top evenly with pico de gallo, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; serve immediately. 
   

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 333 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 774mg34%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 31g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Add a side salad or veggies for a great lunch option.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos recipe photographs by Anguel Dimov