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.
Yield: 8 people
Calories: 108kcal
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
- 1 blender or processor
Materials
- 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
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: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg