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Weekday Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos

Jan 24, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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These tacos are so delicious and incredibly simple. You’ll have dinner ready with about 5 mintues of prep. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste, use for tacos, nachos, salads or burrito bowls, whatever you prefer.

The perfect recipe for any day of the week, especially the busy ones. Y’all let me know what you think!

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Weekday Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos


  • Author: sandymargritz
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
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These tacos are so delicious and incredibly simple. You’ll have dinner ready with about 5 minutes of prep. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste, use for tacos, nachos, salads or burrito bowls, whatever you prefer. Perfect for any day of the week, especially the busy ones!


Ingredients

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1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (fresh or frozen)

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

1–2 tsp Chili Powder

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4–1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)

8 ounces Tomato Sauce


Instructions

Add all ingredients to slow cooker.

Cook on low for 4-6 hours for fresh chicken or 6-8 frozen.

Shred in crock pot and mix with juices.

Serve on favorite tortillas with favorite toppings (cilantro, cheese, avocado, etc.) or use for nachos, to top a salad, or add to rice for a burrito bowl. 

Notes

If you like less spice, go on the conservative side on the cayenne and chili powder. 

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 Hours
  • Category: Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Mexican, Taocs
  • Method: Slow cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Tacos, Crock pot, Slow cooker, Shredded Chicken, Chicken Tacos

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Welcome Y’all!

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Sandy Margritz, a born and bred Texan living in the Chicago suburbs with my husband, Josh, and our two pets, Blanche & Finn. I am in no way an expert, but I do come from a long line of excellent Southern cooks. I have 3 big criteria for my recipes - simple, delicious and memorable. Y'all let me know what you think!

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