Best 9 Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew Recipes

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"Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew" is a culinary masterpiece that blends the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of slow-cooking. This hearty stew combines tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of spices to create a dish that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and become a staple in your slow cooker repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TACO CHOWDER



Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Chowder image

This no-fuss cheesy chowder, made easy with the help of your slow cooker, will have your family thanking you, once they manage to put down their spoons.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 medium)
3 cups frozen corn kernels
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
Additional shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, as desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix potatoes, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, green chiles and onion. Stir in broth, chicken, taco seasoning mix and red pepper. Cover; cook 5 to 6 hours on Low heat setting or until potatoes are tender.
  • Increase heat setting to High; stir in cream. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water. Beat cornstarch mixture into soup. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
  • Add 3 cups Cheddar cheese to slow cooker; stir until melted. Serve soup with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 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

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 CHICKEN TACO SALAD



Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad image

We use this super duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets and enchiladas. My little guys love helping measure seasonings. -Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon each ground cumin, seasoned salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon each white pepper, ground chipotle pepper and paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
9 cups torn romaine
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato or halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions and salad dressing of choice

Steps:

  • Mix seasonings; rub over chicken. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks. Serve over romaine; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO STEW



Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew image

Easy, filling, low fat and low calorie! What more could you ask of a recipe? Adjust the spice factor according to your family's likes by omitting the chiles (in tomato mixture) or adding some chopped jalapenos.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Stew

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (16 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 -2 boneless skinless chicken breast

Steps:

  • Mix everything together in a slow cooker except chicken.
  • Lay chicken on top and cover.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker and stir together.
  • Top with cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips, if desired.

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

3 INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS



3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos image

Can you say TACO TUESDAY?! Our 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the perfect recipe for juicy, flavorful, absolutely delicious, but simple chicken tacos. Grab your favorite shells, chips, guacamole and get the fiesta started.

Provided by Camille

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
12 taco shells (or flour tortillas)
1 cup guacamole
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 (6 ounce) can olives (sliced)
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray for easy clean-up. Place chicken in the bottom, pour salsa on top, and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
  • Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • When chicken is done cooking, it will shred easily when stirred with a fork.
  • Place the chicken on crunchy taco shells or flour tortillas.
  • Top with guacamole, lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and any other taco toppings you love.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 20 kcal

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STEW



Slow Cooker Chicken Stew image

I like to sprinkle chicken stew with toasted almonds or cashews and serve with hot couscous. Flavored with cinnamon and a touch of sweetness from the apricots, this pretty dish will stand apart from the rest at potlucks, too! -Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped dried apricots
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, onion and carrots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, garlic, salt, cinnamon and pepper; pour over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in apricots. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker; heat though. Serve with couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of fresh, flavorful vegetables for the stew. Bell peppers, onions, corn, black beans, and tomatoes are all good choices.
  • Use a lean cut of chicken for the stew, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Be sure to season the chicken well before cooking. A simple mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good starting point.
  • Cook the chicken on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until it is cooked through. This will help to keep the chicken moist and tender.
  • Add the vegetables to the stew during the last hour of cooking. This will help to keep them crisp and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the stew with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken taco stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.

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