Best 10 Crock Pot Shredded Chicken For Tacos Recipes

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Welcome to the delicious world of crock pot shredded chicken for tacos! Let this article be your guide to creating the most flavorful and succulent shredded chicken that will tantalize your taste buds and make your tacos sing. With a slow cooker as your trusty companion, you'll embark on a culinary journey where convenience meets incredible taste. Get ready to discover the secrets of perfectly cooked chicken that falls apart at the touch of a fork, infusing your tacos with mouthwatering goodness.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

I needed a dinner entree I could make for a pretty large party that wouldn't break the bank and wouldn't take me all day to cook. So, I decided tacos would do the trick! I threw together some ingredients for shredded chicken tacos, and it turned out great. I served them on corn tortillas, with diced white onion, cilantro, and freshly quartered limes for a more "authentic" feel, but the meat is great for nachos or other dishes as well.

Provided by Brendan Dailey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 white onions, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 habanero peppers, diced
6 cloves garlic, pressed
1 lime, halved
18 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes into the cooker, followed by onions, jalapenos, habanero peppers, and garlic. Squeeze the juice of lime into the pot and stir the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on High until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, 4 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred meat with 2 forks, and return to the pot. Mix to combine and serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

YUMMY CROCK POT SHREDDED CHICKEN FOR TACOS!



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This is sooo good and healthy too! Use this shredded chicken for your tacos, enchiladas or whatever else! Got this recipe from a crockpot cookbook.

Provided by navy wifey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 lbs of frozen chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet low-sodium taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Put the chicken into the crockpot.
  • Pour rotel and seasoning on top.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours and it's done!

FIESTA SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Fiesta Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos image

Quick, easy, and tasty!

Provided by Ashlie Boucher

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth and taco seasoning mix in a bowl. Place chicken in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 415.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Everyone's on a different diet nowadays, from Paleo and Whole30 to the ever-popular Keto, everyone's got their thing. But that doesn't mean your dining choices have to end! Our slow cooker shredded tacos are perfect for a variety of lifestyles. The best part? We even tell you how to store your leftovers so you can enjoy this whenever the craving strikes. Future You will thank you every time!

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 11 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz salsa
2 limes, juiced
1 package taco seasoning
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 lb chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
  • Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN TACOS



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Tacos always keep the family running home for dinner. Here's a new take on classic pulled chicken tacos, with a hint of sweet orange, tangy lime and savory soy sauce. There's minimal chopping and prep work, so you can get out of the kitchen fast. Use a slow cooker liner in this recipe to make clean-up even easier.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or mix of thighs and breasts)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon crushed black pepper, divided
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 jalapeno, halved*
¾ cup orange juice
2 lime (2" dia)s limes, juiced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 small bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves coarsely chopped
12 each corn tortillas
Serving suggestions: diced red onion, chopped cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Line a 4-6 quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Trim any large pieces of fat from chicken thighs. Season chicken with half the salt and pepper; add to slow cooker.
  • Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, and the remaining salt and pepper to slow cooker. Stir gently with a wooden or silicon spoon to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high setting for 2 to 3 hours or low-heat setting for 4 to5 hours, until chicken is done.
  • Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Use slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a large bowl or cutting board. Shred into bite-size chunks. The chicken should easily shred when it is cooked through.
  • Ladle out some of the juices from the slow cooker, leaving enough to mix with shredded chicken.
  • Spoon shredded chicken back into lined slow cooker. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and cumin, if necessary.
  • Warm tortillas in oven or on stove top.
  • To serve, top each tortilla with shredded chicken, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 620.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN



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Slow cooker Mexican-style shredded chicken. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and many other Mexican dishes!

Provided by mrlkn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • Mix chile powder, paprika, onion, garlic, and cumin together in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Coat all sides of chicken with seasoning mix.
  • Pour 1/2 of the salsa in a slow cooker and spread to cover the bottom. Place chicken on top and cover with remaining salsa.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Shred chicken with tongs and stir thoroughly so it can absorb remaining juices in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 635.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CROCK POT CHICKEN TACO MEAT



Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat image

I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account, and I'm so glad that I did. This has become a regular addition to my OAMC and I have created a public cookbook filled with recipe ideas using this recipe. This is a three-ingredient wonder that's easy (5 minutes of your time), delicious and versatile.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons taco seasoning, I use Bulk Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

Steps:

  • Dissolve taco seasoning into chicken broth.
  • Place chicken breasts in crock pot and pour chicken broth over.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • With two forks, shred the chicken meat into bite-size pieces.
  • To freeze, place shredded meat into freezer bags with the juices.
  • Press out all the air and seal.

CROCK POT SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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This is so easy and it makes the entire house smell so good. I use mine in burritos with my tex mex rice and beans topped with sour cream and guacamole. Its one of my family's favorites.

Provided by deborah.junger

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (raw)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/4 cup salsa or 1/4 cup taco sauce

Steps:

  • Put everything in your crock pot and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. The great thing is it will be ready when everyone gets home from work or school and you only have one pot to clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 867.5, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 25.5

PERFECT SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



Perfect Shredded Chicken Tacos image

Get ready for RAVE reviews! These are fabulous and could NOT be easier. If you like Tex-mex, add this to your cookbook. VERY easy to do!

Provided by Theresa Baker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 chicken breasts
2 cups sliced pepperoncini peppers
1 cup brine, from pepperocini jar
1 sweet onion (sliced)
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups lettuce (shredded)
1 cup cheese (shredded)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
1 package flour tortilla

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts, pepperoncinis w/brine, onion, and taco seasoning in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  • Using 2 forks, shred chicken in crock pot.
  • Serve on warmed tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 1298.2, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 41.3

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS



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So I heard of people making salsa chicken and I thought I would give it a try but add a few of my own twists to it. My whole family, even the 2-year-old, loved the tacos and we ate the leftovers at our very next meal. After the mixture is cooked, fill flour tortillas with it (hard shells are great, too), add shredded Cheddar cheese on the top, and shredded lettuce.

Provided by Lilliansmommy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ (16 ounce) packages chicken breast tenderloins
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (16 ounce) container mango-peach salsa
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Mix until coated and transfer into a slow cooker. Add salsa, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; mix to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is ready to shred, 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  • Break up the pineapple chunks and add them to the slow cooker with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (or more to taste) and onion slices. Cook on Low until sauce is bubbling and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful chicken, use a combination of chicken breasts and thighs.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still juicy.
  • Add some vegetables to the crock pot along with the chicken. This will help to create a more flavorful and healthy dish.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can cook the chicken in a slow cooker or in the oven.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks or with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Serve the chicken tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Crock pot shredded chicken tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is cooked until it is fall-apart tender and then shredded, making it perfect for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

There are many different ways to make crock pot shredded chicken tacos, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. The possibilities are endless!

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