Best 7 Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we'll unlock the secrets to tantalizing taste buds with "Easy Slow Cooker Pulled ChickenTacos"-a culinary journey that promises convenience and flavor in every bite. Discover the art of infusing chicken with a symphony of spices, tenderizing it to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, and crafting flavorful tacos that will leave you craving more. Let us embark on this culinary adventure, unearthing the effortless steps to creating this slow-cooker masterpiece.

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SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

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



Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos image

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

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS



Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos image

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

EASY SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN TACOS



Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos image

I tried this one night with some ingredients that I had laying around the house. It turned out better than I thought it would. In fact, I'll be making it again and thought I would share. I serve with fresh avocado, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Provided by Kristin Lee K-Lee Conklin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Tacos     Chicken

Time 6h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium white onion, sliced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
2 cloves garlic
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Layer salsa, chicken, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and corn in a slow cooker, in that order. Stir until everything is coated.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce to coat.
  • Serve with warm tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1389.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, corn, diced tomato, large jalapeño, garlic, lime, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, corn tortillas, guacamole, salsa, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup corn
1 can diced tomato, drained
1 large jalapeño, deseeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
12 corn tortillas, as desired
guacamole, as desired
salsa, as desired
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, pepper, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Place the onion, corn, tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice in a large slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken thighs on top of the veggies and season with half of the taco seasoning. Turn the chicken over and season with the remaining taco seasoning before mixing the chicken and veggies together so that everything is well combined.
  • Cook on the high setting for 3 hours or the low setting for 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken and slice into small diced pieces, then place them back in the slow cooker. Give the chicken and veggies a good mix and replace the lid.
  • Cook the chicken mixture for another 10 minutes so the flavors can marry.
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, place the chicken taco mixture on corn tortillas and top with your choice of toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika or chipotle powder in the seasoning blend.
  • Add a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar to the slow cooker for a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.
  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning blend.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and falls apart easily.
  • Serve the pulled chicken tacos with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pulled chicken tacos are an easy and delicious weeknight meal that can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these slow cooker pulled chicken tacos a try!

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