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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

It’s hard to pick a favorite taco recipe, but after one bite of these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, they’ll definitely top the list.

A common concern with lean proteins, like chicken breasts, is that the meat will overcook and come out dry,

But this is the magic of a slow cooker: By combining a mixture of chicken broth, garlic, cumin, and jalapeño and cooking the mixture down slowly, the juices infuse the meat with flavor and moisture.

No more dry, stringy chicken!

We know it can be tempting to rely on pre-made flavor mixes and spice packets for Taco Tuesdays (or any other night you’re making tacos…), but this recipe is so easy you won’t miss the pre-packaged mixes.

Got extras? Store leftovers in the fridge with the meat separate from the tortillas and toppings.

Then use the leftovers to make quesadillas, wraps, or even pile the filling on top of nachos!

Bring the flavor of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this healthy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with fresh tomatoes, lime, cilantro and avocado.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Bring the flavor of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this recipe for moist and juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword gluten free, High in Fiber, High in Protein, Made Without Dairy
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins
Servings 4 Servings (2 tacos each)
Calories 370 kcal
Author Beachbody

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 240 ml low-sodium organic chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and deveined, chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. ground smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb. / 460 g raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 8 (6-inch / 15-cm) corn tortillas, warm
  • 1 cup / 250 g pico de gallo (or fresh tomato salsa)
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 medium lime, cut into 4 wedges
  • ¼ cup / 5 g finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place chicken broth, garlic, jalapeños (if desired), chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, bay leaves, and chicken in a 3-quart (2.8-L) slow cooker; mix well and cover. Cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours (or on low for 4 to 5 hours), or until chicken is tender.

  2. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. 

  3. Evenly divide chicken between 8 tortillas. Top evenly with pico de gallo, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; serve immediately. 

  4. Tip: You can store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in thefreezer for up to 3 months

Recipe Notes

No Dairy (ND), Protein Power (P)

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

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Add a side salad or veggies for a great lunch option.

Bring the flavor of your favorite Mexican restaurant home with this healthy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with fresh tomatoes, lime, cilantro and avocado.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos recipe photographs by Anguel Dimov