3 Ingredient Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
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These easy 3 ingredient chicken tacos are so easy for a busy weeknight or taco night. All you do is turn on your slow cooker and add tortillas or taco shells for an easy meal.
Made easily in your slow cooker, Crock-Pot, or instant pot, these are one of my favorite go-to recipes for busy nights.
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If you love simple taco recipes, try these Crock Pot Birria Tacos, these easy shrimp tacos or these chorizo tacos. Be ready for Taco Tuesday!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
Easy recipe. This easy crockpot chicken tacos recipe doesn’t get any easier with 3 simple ingredients in your slow cooker. These just take a few minutes of prep time and they practically cook themselves.
Tasty. These easy tacos have great flavor and make for a delicious, easy dinner idea. These tacos, swerved with your favorite taco toppings make the perfect meal for a busy night.
Versatile. While the flavorful shredded chicken makes the best chicken tacos, you can also use this recipe to make chicken for burrito bowls, chicken taco salads or quesadillas with chicken.
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos 3 Ingredients
Here is all what you need to make
- boneless chicken breasts
- taco seasoning – from the grocery store or use homemade taco seasoning
- jar of salsa
See full printable recipe in recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- chicken thighs – instead of i
- tortillas – use
- chicken- Use the cooked shredded chicken taco meat in other recipes like these chicken enchiladas, chicken wraps or nachos.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Step 1 – Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot. Sprinkle with Taco Seasoning.
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Step 2 – Pour salsa over top of chicken.
Step 3- Cook on low 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the crock pot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with corn or flour tortillas or use taco shells.
Add a few of your favorite taco toppings. Some of my favorites toppings are Pico de Gallo, Restaurant Style salsa, sour cream, cheese, lettuce and fresh tomatoes.
For side dishes, add some Mexican rice or a green salad.
Storage
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tips to Make the Best Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- For best results, check the chicken for doneness after 5 hours so that you are careful not to overcook the meat. Cook time can vary depending on the side of the chicken breasts.
- Use slow cooker liners to save on clean up time. They are so helpful.
- If you’re short on time, you can cook your crock pot tacos on high for a 3-4 hours. However, keep in mind that the meat may not be as tender as when cooked on low.
- While the filling simmers, you can focus on preparing fresh toppings like chopped lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and your favorites.
- Make a double batch and use the second batch to make burritos, or nachos.
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3 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 package of taco seasoning
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot.
- Sprinkle over taco seasoning.
- Pour salsa over top.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the crock pot.
- Stir well to combine.
Notes
- For best results, check the chicken for doneness after 5 hours so that you are careful not to overcook the meat. Cook time can vary depending on the side of the chicken breasts.
- Use slow cooker liners to save on clean up time. They are so helpful.
- If you’re short on time, you can cook your crock pot tacos on high for a 3-4 hours. However, keep in mind that the meat may not be as tender as when cooked on low.
- While the filling simmers, you can focus on preparing fresh toppings like chopped lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and your favorites.
- Make a double batch and use the second batch to make burritos, or nachos.
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Oh my, this sounds great! I love cooking with my slow cooker.
Thanks bunches for sharing this recipe with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.