Yummy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos

Transform your taco nights with this incredibly easy and flavorful Yummy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos! Tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts are slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of bold taco seasoning, zesty lime juice, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic, and a hint of cumin. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly juicy, this shredded chicken is the ultimate filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, or even taco salads. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, this recipe delivers mouthwatering, family-friendly results every time. Customize with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, creamy guacamole, or crunchy lettuce for a taco experience that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or party spreads, this recipe is a must-try for taco lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Pour the chicken broth over the chicken breasts to keep them moist while cooking.

Step 3

Sprinkle the taco seasoning, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their juice) to the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board.

Step 7

Use two forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the remaining juices to absorb the flavor.

Step 9

Before serving, stir in the lime juice for a bright and zesty finish.

Step 10

Serve the shredded chicken warm in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1260.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1284.2

Total Fat 26.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 5041.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 221.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 167.2mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 2493.0mg	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: 19.1%

Protein: 72.4%

Carbs: 8.5%