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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos are an effortless yet flavorful dinner option packed with protein and low in fat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with thighs for tenderness
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Adds heat and depth
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Provides a warm flavor profile
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Brings color and subtle sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances aroma and taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Elevates savory quality
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Salsa Red salsa preferred for richer flavor
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Opt for low or no-salt broth
For the Freshness
  • 2 limes Juice of (optional) Fresh lime juice is better than bottled

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Place boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, evenly spaced.
  2. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder over chicken and massage into meat.
  3. Add Salsa and Broth: Pour red salsa and low or no-salt chicken broth over seasoned chicken.
  4. Cook: Cover crockpot and set to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove cooked chicken, shred with forks, and return to juices in the crockpot.
  6. Return Chicken to Juices: Mix shredded chicken back into flavorful juices and warm for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve: Use shredded chicken as filling for tacos or serve over rice with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in cooking juices for moisture. Freeze for later use. Adjust spice levels according to taste.

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