Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (5 Min. Prep)

A bowl of Crock-Pot chicken tacos sitting next to a taco shell stuffed with meat cheese and sour cream and a Sprinkle of salsa

Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (5 Min. Prep)

Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are not only delicious but also easy to prep in under 5 minutes.

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken, tacos

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings servings

Calories 211

Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Slow Cooker (6 Quart with Temp Probe)

Ingredients

2 cups salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed, not bottled
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless
1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless

Instructions

In the crock pot, add salsa, lime juice, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
2 cups salsa, 1 tablespoon lime juice , 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Place the chicken into the salsa mixture, using a large spoon to coat the chicken. Be sure it is completely covered and then submerged into the salsa mixture.
1 pound chicken thighs , 1 pound chicken breast
Cover with the lid. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6. Note that chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165 to be thoroughly cooked.
After the cooking time is over, remove the lid. Using two forks, gently pull the chicken into shredded pieces. Give the shredded chicken a final stir to coat well with cooking sauce.
At this point, you can serve the chicken or keep it warm for an hour or so. If it seems to dry out, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of chicken broth to keep it moist until it's time to serve.what tUSDA poultry cooking guidelines,

Notes

Large Batch Tip: If you are double or tripling this recipe to serve at a party, you can use your stand mixer to shred the meat. Place the cooked chicken in a stand mixer bowl and use the paddle attachment on low speed to shred the chicken. Return the chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the seasoned cooking sauce.

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