Description
A collection of simple slow cooker chicken recipes that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Taco seasoning
- Salsa
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Shredded cheese
- Lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry, then place in the slow cooker.
- Add taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour salsa over the chicken, ensuring it is well covered.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and shred it with a fork.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with salsa.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet and fill them with the shredded chicken mixture and toppings.
Notes
- Experiment with different vegetables and seasonings for variety.
- Use fresh or jarred salsa based on availability.
- Consider adding toppings like sliced avocados or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, easy recipes, Mexican, tacos