Crockpot Chicken Tacos
This recipe for Crockpot Chicken Tacos is an easy family meal for a busy weeknight! The chicken comes out smoky, flavorful, and tender perfect for burritos, tacos, and more.
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
- 1 blender or processor
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 7 oz can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 lime juice of
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ large white onion
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- or use 1 taco seasoning packet
Recipe Instructions
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, garlic, onion, chipotles, and adobo sauce. Use as many chipotles as you prefer for your heat preference (we use 4) and use a couple spoonfuls of the sauce. Blend until smooth.
- Add chicken to a medium sized bowl. Add in chipotle mixture and seasonings. Use your hands to evenly coat the chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a resealable bag. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. (Skip this step if you want to save time).
- Transfer chicken to a slow cooker and cook for 7 - 8 hours on low or 3 - 4 on high.
- Remove and shred chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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