Crockpot Chicken Tacos

5 from 17 votes

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Easily make flavorful pulled chicken for tacos in your crockpot in only a few hours! Use this versatile Mexican seasoned chicken to make taco night a breeze, but don't hesitate to use it to make burritos, quesadillas, taquitos, rice bowls and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Keyword: chicken for tacos crockpot, shredded taco chicken crockpot, slow cooker shredded chicken for tacos

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken tenders
½ cup water or chicken broth
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
16 corn or flour tortillas optional
toppings: cheese, lettuce, salsa, diced tomatoes, etc. optional

Instructions

Add the chicken tenders, water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt to the slow cooker.
Set to LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. With 30 minutes left, dice or shred the chicken and return to the crockpot. Mix well and cook for the remaining time.
Remove shredded chicken from the crockpot and serve inside taco shells with your favorite toppings. Alternatively, use as the stuffing for burritos, burrito and rice bowls, enchiladas, quesadillas and on tostadas.

Notes

Recipe yields approximately 16 tacos, depending on size. Nutritional information is for chicken and seasonings only and does not include tortilla shells or toppings.

Tip 1: Depending on your preferences for flavor and spiciness, add diced jalapeños, habañeros, or other chile peppers to the chicken while it's slow cooking.

Tip 2: Substitute the chicken tenders with thicker cut chicken breasts, but increase the cook time, as chicken tenders are thinner and cook quicker. The internal temperature of the chicken when fully cooked will be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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