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crockpot chicken tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos are the perfect weeknight meal that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are slow-cooked with taco seasoning and topped with your favorite taco ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot/Slow Cooker
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Small bowl for mixing seasoning
  • 1 Serving spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 6-12 pieces taco shells depending on size
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional topping
  • 2 cups lettuce optional topping
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes optional topping
  • 1 cup sour cream optional topping
  • 1 piece avocado diced, optional topping
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  • In a small bowl, mix the taco seasoning with the chicken broth.
  • Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
  • Add the black beans, corn, and salsa over the chicken.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • After cooking, shred the chicken using two forks right in the crockpot and stir to mix with the other ingredients.
  • Serve the chicken mixture in taco shells and allow everyone to add their favorite toppings.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or using a spicy salsa.
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
For a healthier option, serve the chicken mixture on lettuce wraps instead of taco shells.