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Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

February 7, 2013 by Emily Hill 11 Comments

Okay, so you’re not really cooking full chicken tacos in the crock pot, but with how easy and delicious this recipe is, you won’t mind the extra step it takes to throw it in flour tortillas with some lettuce and diced tomato. Oh, and these crock pot chicken tacos are family friendly as proven by most everyone enjoying seconds.

I don’t count Livi because the only time she asks for seconds is when we’re serving chicken divan or ice cream.

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Crock pot chicken tacos

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Every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday in our home. Crock pot chicken tacos are a great way to change things up from the typical ground turkey tacos with homemade taco seasoning. Plus you can freeze the leftovers and use it for a future Taco Tuesday…when you forget to start the slow cooker before noon.

Printable recipe for crock pot chicken tacos below.
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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
4 hours
Total time
4 hours 10 mins
 
Easy and delicious recipe for crock pot chicken tacos. Freeze the leftovers for a future taco night!
Author: Emily ~ isthisREALLYmylife.com
Recipe type: Slow cooker
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 (16-oz) jar salsa (I prefer fresh like Jack's Special Salsa)
  • 2 T homemade taco seasoning (or 1 packet dry taco seasoning mix)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 3 T Garden Gourmet cilantro (or 3 T chopped fresh cilantro)
  • 1 tsp Garden Gourmet minced garlic
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Small four tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Diced avocado
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl combine salsa, taco seasoning, lime juice, cilantro and garlic. Stir to combine.
  2. Place chicken breasts in bottom of crock pot and top with salsa mixture. Coat evenly.
  3. Cover crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours or until cooked thoroughly.
  4. Shred chicken. Fill flour tortillas with about a ½ cup of chicken. Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and avocados.
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Crock pot chicken taco recipe

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Previous Slow Cooker Anyday recipes:

  • Chicken taco soup
  • Beef Stroganoff
  • Crock Pot Chili
  • Slow Cooker Angel Chicken
  • Chicken & Dumplings
  • Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup
  • Cranberry Mustard Pulled Pork
  • Appetizer edition
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs
  • Thanksgiving edition
  • Easy Crock Pot Sausage Dip
  • Did you know…?
  • Cafe Rio Sweet Pork & Creamy Cilantro Dressing
  • Corned Beef & Cabbage
  • Slow Cooked Chicken with Roasted New Mexico Chiles
  • Crock Pot Stroganoff
  • Spicy Chicken Soup
  • Bacon & Cheese Dip
  • Peperoncini Chuck Roast
  • Baked Apples
  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
  • Peanut Butter & Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
  • Butter Masala Chicken
  • Red Wine Pot Roast
  • Parma Rosa Crockpot Chicken
  • Spicy Pulled Pork
  • Barbecue Pork Ribs
  • Polska Kielbasa Mac & Cheese
  • Super Easy Pot Roast
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Creamy Italian Chicken
  • Market Street Clam Chowder
  • Rocky Road Chocolate Cake & Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Cafe Rio-Style Shredded Pork
  • Lemon Herb Chicken
  • (Sneaky) Honey BBQ Ribs
  • Chicken & Mushrooms
  • Cheesy Taco Soup

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Comments

  1. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

    February 9, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Love the idea of having taco Tuesday. A tasty way to make life easier.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 10, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      It’s probably our favorite theme day. :)

      Reply
  2. carrian

    February 11, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Taco Tuesday and Thursghetti? How do you spell that? I really need more traditions in my family. This looks awesome

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 11, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      We spell it Thursketti but you can spell it however you like! Don’t forget Waffle Wednesay (breakfast for dinner). ;)

      Reply
  3. Brandie

    February 12, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    I LOVE tacos so much. Yummo! I miss you get back from DC already LOL

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 12, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      I’m on my way in just a few hours! :)

      Reply
  4. Lindsey (Cafe Johnsonia)

    February 15, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Definitely putting this on the menu! I love your slow cooker recipes. You’ve inspired me to do more slow cooking!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 15, 2013 at 5:21 pm

      Yay! So glad!

      Reply

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