Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked low and slow with warm spices and salsa, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. This versatile dish comes together with minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor.
This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds; simply increase cooking time by 30 minutes on low. Customize toppings based on dietary preferences and availability.
For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 12 Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- ½ cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 Avocado
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 2 ½ lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 12 Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- ½ cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 Avocado
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Add chicken to slow cooker
Place the chicken breasts (2 lbs) in the slow cooker.
Equipment: slow cooker
Prepare and add onion
Slice the onion into thin rings.
Scatter onion rings over the chicken.
Equipment: knife, cutting board
Mix the sauce
In a small bowl, combine the salsa (1 cup), taco seasoning (2 tbsp), chicken broth (½ cup), lime juice (2 tbsp), and cumin (1 tsp).
Equipment: small bowl
Add sauce to slow cooker
Pour the mixture over the chicken and onions, ensuring the chicken is mostly covered.
Equipment: slow cooker
Cook chicken in slow cooker
Cover the slow cooker.
Cook on low until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
Equipment: slow cooker
Remove chicken from slow cooker
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board.
Equipment: cutting board, tongs
Shred the chicken
Shred the chicken using two forks, pulling in opposite directions until the meat separates into bite-sized pieces.
Equipment: forks
Return chicken to slow cooker
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir to coat with the cooking liquid.
Equipment: slow cooker
Warm tortillas
Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
Equipment: microwave
Assemble tacos
Place shredded chicken on each tortilla.
Top with cheese (1 cup), sour cream (½ cup), lettuce (2 cups), tomatoes, cilantro (¼ cup), and avocado slices.
Serve tacos
Serve immediately with lime wedges and additional salsa on the side.
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Cook notes
- • This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds; simply increase cooking time by 30 minutes on low
- • For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
- • Customize toppings based on dietary preferences and availability
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