Shredded Chicken for Tacos in a Crock Pot

Transform your taco nights with this effortless and flavorful Shredded Chicken for Tacos in a Crock Pot! This recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with bold, zesty ingredients like diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an irresistible filling. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and a hint of cilantro, this dish delivers mouthwatering goodness while keeping meal prep stress-free. With just 10 minutes of prep and a crock pot doing all the work, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining a crowd. Serve this juicy, shredded chicken in soft tortillas, crunchy taco shells, or even as a topping for rice bowls, and pile on your favorite toppings like cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Tender, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this crock pot chicken taco recipe is bound to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 10 ounces Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crock pot.

Step 2

Pour the diced tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth over the chicken.

Step 3

Sprinkle the taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.

Step 4

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 5

Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot, mixing it well with the juices.

Step 6

Stir in lime juice and mix thoroughly. Add chopped cilantro for garnish if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot with taco shells, tortillas, or over a bed of rice. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, cheese, salsa, or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1524.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1649.5

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 6075.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 288.2g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 197.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3161.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 73.3%

Carbs: 7.8%