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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Tender shredded chicken cooked in a flavorful blend of spices, perfect for tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
Taco Fixings
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken.
  4. Pour the chicken broth and salsa over the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
Shred and Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the juices.
  3. Serve the shredded chicken in corn tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the spices for a few hours before cooking.

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