Description
These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a delicious and easy meal to prepare for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked with taco seasoning and Rotel, served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel, strained to remove excess juice
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional, For Serving
- Flour tortillas, or corn tortillas
- Pico De Gallo
- Guacamole, or sliced avocado
- Sour cream, or Mexican crema
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro
- Cheese
Instructions
- Spray the Crockpot: Spray a 6 or 7 quart crockpot with non-stick spray.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay chicken breasts flat in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning, top with Rotel and lime juice.
- Cook: Place the lid on the crockpot and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high, or 7 to 8 hours on low, until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
- Shred Chicken: Drain excess liquid, leaving about half a cup. Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Serve: Warm tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
