Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 36 min
Cook time: 2 h 24 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken-boneless, skinless thighs; 2 tbsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Chicken broth; As needed Corn or flour tortillas; As needed Shredded lettuce; As needed Diced tomatoes; As needed Shredded cheese; As needed Sour cream

Recipe tier

A simple and flavorful chicken taco recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. Chicken is slow-cooked until tender and easily shredded, then seasoned with classic taco spices.

Total 4h

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 15

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Chicken
2 lbs 900 g Chicken-boneless, skinless thighs
Taco Seasoning
2 tbsp 30 mL Chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Onion powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Liquid
cup 120 mL Chicken broth
Toppings
As needed As needed Corn or flour tortillas
As needed As needed Shredded lettuce
As needed As needed Diced tomatoes
As needed As needed Shredded cheese
As needed As needed Sour cream

Equipment

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Instructions

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Place Chicken in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine all Taco Seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
Pour Chicken broth over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is easily shredded.
Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker.
Serve immediately with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.