Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings. This easy recipe features tender chicken infused with bold spices, enveloped in warm tortillas, and topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime. With minimal prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter to streamline the cooking process.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Scatter chopped onions and minced garlic on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and mix well with the juices before serving in warm tortillas with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg