🌮 Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
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2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
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1 cup salsa (your favorite — mild, medium, or hot)
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1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, pinch cayenne)
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1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
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Juice of 1 lime
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Optional: 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies or corn for extra flavor
For serving
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Warm tortillas (flour or corn)
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Shredded cheese
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Sour cream or Mexican crema
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
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Avocado or guacamole
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Fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Load crockpot: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. Pour in salsa and broth. Add lime juice.
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Cook:
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Low: 6–7 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
(Chicken should be fork-tender and shred easily.)
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Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to crockpot. Stir well so it soaks up the sauce.
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Assemble tacos: Spoon pulled chicken into tortillas. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
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Serve & enjoy 🌮🔥
✨ Variations:
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Use chipotle salsa for smoky flavor.
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Swap tortillas for rice bowls or nacho topping.
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Add black beans to the crockpot for extra protein.
Would you like me to also give you a creamy ranch version of crockpot pulled chicken tacos?