Best 4 Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos With Chipotle Cream Sauce Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS



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Provided by Amy Rains

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbsp Chili Powder
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Ground Corriander
1/2 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
3 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce (chopped)
1 tbsp adobe sauce
3 tbsp Lime Juice
1 cup diced tomatoes*
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 cup Chicken broth
2 lbs Chicken Breast
4 oz cream cheese*

Steps:

  • For the Slow Cooker:
  • Begin by mixing together your seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Add each of the wet ingredients (peppers to chicken broth) to the seasonings, and whisk together until it resembles a sauce.
  • Place chicken breasts inside slow cooker, pour sauce on top.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Check it at 4 hours to see if the chicken shreds easily and is cooked all the way. Add cream cheese to the hot mixture and return lid. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the mixture is creamy and the cream cheese has melted.
  • For the Instant Pot:
  • Begin by mixing together your seasonings in a small bowl.
  • Add each of the wet ingredients (peppers to chicken broth) to the seasonings, and whisk together until it resembles a sauce.
  • Place chicken breasts inside the instant pot, pour sauce on top.
  • Secure the lid. Select manual, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Once 7 minutes is complete, use quick release.
  • Open lid and power off your Instant Pot. Shred your chicken with a fork, or remove and shred with a knife and fork. Place chicken back into the Instant Pot.
  • Now select the Saute function and add in the cream cheese. Cook for a few minutes until the cream cheese has melted.

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS



Slow Cooker Chipotle-Honey Chicken Tacos image

These may be the easiest tacos you ever make, but you'd never know it. The recipe hinges on just two ingredients: canned chipotles and honey, which slowly caramelize together for a glossy and incredibly tasty sauce. You may hesitate because there's so little liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken, but don't worry. That's how it's supposed to be. It allows the sauce to get a little sticky, which is exactly what you want. (Get the pressure cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, tacos, main course

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Juice of 1 lime
Warmed tortillas, for serving
Pickled onion, for serving (see Tip)
Sliced or cubed avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
  • Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS



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Taco nights just got easier! These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are such a snap to put together and always come out amazing!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup salsa
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with chiles (drained or 1 can Rotel, 10 oz)
1 package taco seasoning
½ onion (diced)

Steps:

  • Combine salsa, canned tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
  • Place onions & chicken in the slow cooker and top with tomato mixture.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices.
  • Serve in taco shells, on salads, pizzas or in bowls over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1301 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Cream Sauce image

These juicy and tangy chicken tacos are garnished with a smokey chipotle cream sauce that packs some real heat. Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and grated Cotija cheese.

Provided by LaurenKU

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 frozen chicken thighs
2 frozen chicken breast halves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup diced green onions
2 limes, juiced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sour cream
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs and chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Whisk red wine vinegar, green onions, lime juice, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours.
  • Blend sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a food processor until sauce is smooth; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place chicken on a work surface and shred into bite-size chunks; season with salt and pepper. Measure 1/2 cup cooking liquid in slow cooker and discard the rest. Return shredded chicken and 1/2 cup cooking liquid to slow cooker and add cilantro; cook and stir until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken into tortillas and top with chipotle cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using frozen chicken, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: If you're cooking a lot of chicken, do it in batches. Overcrowding the slow cooker will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks. This will make it easier to eat and will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Make the chipotle cream sauce ahead of time: The chipotle cream sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the tacos.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chicken tacos include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. The chipotle cream sauce adds a smoky and spicy flavor to the chicken, and the tacos can be served with a variety of toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a fun party appetizer, slow cooker chicken tacos are sure to be a hit.

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