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Three shredded chicken tacos with guacamole on top.
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Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

These crockpot shredded chicken tacos are perfect for busy weeknights. Requires minimal effort, minimal ingredients, and are insanely delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Servings: 12
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts discard any excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 & ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 & ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cubes tomato bouillon with chicken flavor
  • ½ teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 15 ounce can low sodium chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • warm tortillas
  • guacamole

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil; once hot, add the peppers, onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cook until the vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally, about 5-6 minutes. Take off the heat.
  • Spray an 8-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken into the bottom of the pot.
  • Crumble the bouillon and sprinkle it over the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining garlic powder and onion powder on top. Add the adobo and cumin.
  • Pour the chicken broth around the chicken, then add the peppers and onions.
  • Place the lid on and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 2-4 hours on high.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks or an electric mixer and mix everything together. If using an electric mixer, be careful not to overmix otherwise the chicken will resemble canned tuna fish.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, limes, and guacamole, if desired.

Notes

  • Whether you use corn or flow tortillas, make sure to warm them up right before assembling the tacos.
  • Press the "warm" function on your crockpot and the shredded chicken will remain warm for a few hours. This is incredibly convenient if entertaining or having a taco night party.
  • To prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, I recommend using tongs to serve the saucy shredded chicken and giving it a gentle shake to remove any excess liquid.
  • Check for seasoning right before serving and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg