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Close up of crockpot chicken taco filling.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Course: Chicken, Main, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: slow cooker chicken tacos
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe creates ultra-flavorful chicken taco filling without using salsa! Juicy chicken thighs and tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a delicious sauce. It makes the best chicken tacos, enchiladas, and burrito bowls!
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453g) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 pound (453g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (8oz) (226g) can tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno; stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with onion, jalapeno, garlic, and seasonings.
    1 pound (453g) boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 pound (453g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 (8oz) (226g) can tomato sauce, 1 small onion, diced, 1 jalapeno; stemmed, seeded, and minced, 6 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
    Three pictures showing how to make the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Toss chicken with 1 cup of the juices from the crockpot and add more if needed.
    Picture of chicken finished cooking in slow cooker.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  2. FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Freeze raw chicken and remaining ingredients in a freezer-safe ziploc bag for up to 2 months. Freeze completely cooled meat in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before using. 
  3. Instant pot directions found in the post.
  4. NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 654IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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