Chicken Taco Crockpot
Transform your taco night with this flavorful and effortless Chicken Taco Crockpot recipe! Juicy, tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with classic Mexican-inspired flavors, including taco seasoning, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a medley of black beans, sweet corn, and aromatic onions and garlic. The crockpot does all the hard work, infusing the ingredients over hours into a perfectly seasoned chicken filling that's easy to shred and serve. A splash of lime juice at the end adds a fresh, tangy kick, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve the savory mix in warm taco shells or soft tortillas and customize with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a game-day feast, this crockpot chicken taco recipe is guaranteed to deliver bold flavors with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes (with green chilies, like Rotel)
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned, drained if canned)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0 Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro
- 10 medium Taco shells or tortillas
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 2
Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
Step 3
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, black beans, corn, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Step 4
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
Step 5
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
Step 6
Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together. Add the lime juice and mix well.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more taco seasoning or salt to taste).
Step 8
Serve the chicken taco mixture in taco shells or tortillas and top with your favorite garnishes, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2447.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3512.1 |
| Total Fat 90.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 775.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6834.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 323.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.4g | |
| Protein 342.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 873.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2764.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories