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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos made effortlessly in your slow cooker, a delicious protein-packed meal for the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Salsa red salsa preferred
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low or no-salt preferred
For the Freshness
  • 2 limes Juice of optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos
  1. Begin by placing your boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Make sure they are evenly spaced to ensure even cooking. The chicken should lay flat and be free of excess moisture; pat them dry with a paper towel if needed.
  2. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder generously over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated well. Use your hands to massage the spices into the chicken.
  3. Pour your preferred level of red salsa over the seasoned chicken. Then, add low or no-salt chicken broth to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  4. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for about 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once the chicken reaches perfect tenderness, carefully remove it from the crockpot using tongs. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it using two forks or a stand mixer.
  6. Mix the shredded chicken back into the flavorful juices left in the crockpot and stir thoroughly.
  7. Use the shredded chicken as your filling and pair it with your favorite taco toppings, or serve it over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store any leftover shredded chicken in its cooking juices for moisture retention. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

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