Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos

This easy crockpot chicken tacos recipe only has 4 ingredients: chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Packed with flavor, this taco recipe can be served however you please, whether it be in tortillas or lettuce wraps. Instructions to make this easy chicken taco recipe in the Instant Pot are also included. 

Ingredients For Crockpot Chicken Tacos

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Diced Tomatoes
• Diced Green Chiles
• Taco Seasoning: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper

How To Make Chicken Tacos In The Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker

1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker & shred. Stir the chicken back into the slow cooker.

Instant Pot

1. Add all the ingredients to the pressure cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Close lid and seal valve. Cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes . When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
3. Remove chicken from the pressure cooker & shred. Stir the chicken back into the Instant Pot.

What Are Tacos?

Tacos are a traditional Mexican street made up of hand-sized corn or flour tortillas stuffed with a filling. The tortillas are folded around the filling and eaten by hand. Everyone has a different taco recipe; they can be made so many different ways. Chicken, beef, vegetarian, seafood, etc. This recipe is is my basic chicken tacos recipe using less than 5 ingredients.

What Type Of Chicken To Use

This chicken tacos recipe is best made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs because thighs are less likely to dry out. Having said that, you can use chicken breasts if you want. If so choose to do so, be careful. White meat like chicken breasts cook quickly in the crockpot. If you over cook it, it your chicken will be very dry. 

How To Serve Chicken Tacos

Common taco garnishes include pico de gall, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, jalapenos, etc. I suggest you use what fits your dietary needs.

Lettuce wraps: If you’re paleo or whole30 you will need to skip the tortilla and use something like lettuce wraps. If you’re following a low-carb/keto lifestyle, you can add cheese to your lettuce wraps.

Tortillas: Grain-free or low-carb tortillas are great with this recipe! Not on a particular diet? Serve your chicken tacos in good old regular corn or flour tortillas.

FAQS & Tips

• Feel free to use 1 packed of store-bought taco seasoning in place of my homemade blend listed in the recipe box.
• Substitute your favorite salsa for the diced tomatoes. 
• I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Mexican Inspired Recipes 

• Chicken Fajitas 

• Ground Beef Spanish Rice

• Steak Fajitas

• Salsa Verde Beef

• Salsa

• Enchilada Tri-Tip

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