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Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Published on December 5, 2018, Updated April 27, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 18 Comments

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You just need three ingredients to whip up these deliciously tender and flavorful crockpot chicken tacos! They are slow cooked for an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love!

If Mexican food is your thing, you’ve come to the right place because we LOVE it! Try our Authentic Mexican Rice, Chicken Enchiladas or Slow Cooker Mexican Beans and you’ll fall in love, too!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos | Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe

Tacos are a staple in our house. We love any kind of taco, from beef to chicken to carnitas, even fish (well, I love fish, the kids? notsomuch). A month or so ago I shared my go-to Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef recipe with you. We use that for everything from tacos to tostadas to rolled tacos. It’s super versatile, and so is the Crockpot Chicken Taco Meat.

Sidenote – I just got a new Slow Cooker. It’s the Hamilton Beach Programmable Slow Cooker and so far I really love it. It’s got a thermometer, so no more overcooked, dry meat! Not sponsored, just wanted to share!

A Family Favorite

I think my family would love it if I made these crockpot chicken tacos daily. The chicken tacos meat is delish in tortillas topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and any other favorite taco toppings, but it’s also great in enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas and casseroles. Make a double batch and keep some on hand in the freezer so you’ve always got slow cooker chicken tacos at the ready!

Chicken breasts arranged in a crocopot

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos

This chicken tacos recipe couldn’t be easier, with just 3 steps!

  • Pour a jar of salsa and a little chicken broth over some chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  • Close the lid (I love how this one has a rubber seal and locks down tight) and cook on high for 3 hours. If you prefer, you can cook on low for about 4-5 hours, but I am partial to cooking chicken on high in my slow cooker.
  • Once the time is up, check to ensure that your chicken is cooked, and shred with two forks. Leave the chicken in the broth and set your slow cooker to warm (or low if there’s no warm setting). This will help the shredded meat soak up that lovely juice.

Now it’s time to make your tacos! Any taco shell is good, but I have to admit, homemade are the best. Serve with a side of homemade refried beans and Mexican rice or a salad for a complete meal.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos with chicken broth

Shredded Chicken Taco Meat | Slow cooker chicken tacos

How to Make Homemade Crispy Taco Shells

While I will take a shortcut and use store-bought taco shells from time to time, we do absolutely love to fry them up homemade. They are simple to make and can be done while your chicken is sitting in the slow cooker on the warm setting.

  1. Heat 1-2 inches of vegetable or corn oil in a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat. The oil should reach 365 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer to check, sprinkle a couple of drops of water in the oil and if they sizzle, it’s ready.
  2. Use metal tongs to place a corn tortilla in the hot oil and fry it for about 15 seconds. It should begin to sizzle immediately. Flip it over and fold it in half, holding it in place with the tongs until the shell is crispy.
  3. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Reheat in the oven if necessary, but these are great at room temperature as well. They can lose their crispiness and get chewy as they sit, so it’s best to enjoy right away. I recommend making the tacos shells last, just before you are ready to eat.

Here are a few more taco recipes to try out:

  • Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes
  • The BEST Skinny Taco Dip Recipe
  • Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • Chicken Tacos Recipe

 For more delicious Mexican recipes, be sure to check these out:

  • Fresh Blender Salsa
  • Sopes
  • Taco Salad
  • Oven Baked Tostadas

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Kristin Maxwell
Crockpot Chicken Tacos have tender and juicy slow cooker shredded chicken with 3 ingredients and just few minutes of prep for a family friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 large chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces of your favorite salsa
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
  • Taco shells or tortillas
  • Your favorite taco toppings: Lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, etc.

Instructions
 

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

  • Season chicken breasts well with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides and place in the bottom of a crock pot. Pour salsa and chicken broth over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
  • Shred chicken in the crock pot and cook on high for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

Crispy Homemade Taco Shells

  • To make your own crispy taco shells, fry corn tortillas 1-2 inches of hot oil in a deep skillet, using a wooden spoon and tongs to careful fold them before they are set. Drain on paper towels.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and for informational purposes only. It includes the filling only and does not include taco shells or any optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 809mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crockpot chicken tacos, mexican chicken, slow cooker chicken tacos
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  1. Anita says

    February 3, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    Made Tacos and Tostadas tonight, using this recipe and Pace Original salsa for the chicken. It turned out very tender and tasty. The juice needs to be drained before placing the meat on the shells.

    We layered with refried beans (doctored up canned with butter, Adobo seasoningm and cumin), the chicken, cheddar jack cheese, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and Newman’s peach salsa.

    They were excellent and very easy. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 3, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you Anita! and thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    February 8, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Can you cook this on low for 7-8 hours instead of high for 3-4 hours? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      February 9, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      7-8 hours would probably be too long, at low temp I’d stick with under 6 hours.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 4, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        What if you started out with frozen chicken breasts? Would that be ok to leave on low for 8 hrs?

        Reply
        • Kristin says

          February 4, 2019 at 6:48 pm

          Even with frozen it will cook fairly quickly. If using low, 6 hours is probably enough. The longer it cooks, especially at low, the greater the chance of drying out.

          Reply
  3. Meredith says

    December 29, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    How many servings is this recipe for?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      December 30, 2016 at 10:55 am

      It makes quite a bit of meat – at least 6 servings.

      Reply
  4. Robin says

    October 24, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Top of the recipe (description) says 2 to 3 hours. Then in the boxed recipe it says 3 to 4. About how long it did take until yours were at temperature.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 25, 2016 at 9:22 am

      I usually cook them for around 3 hours. Sorry, there was a discrepancy.

      Reply
  5. TC says

    July 28, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight. Whole family enjoyed it. I loved how easy and quick it was to prepare.

    Reply
  6. Pamela says

    March 28, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    What brand of salsa did you use in your chicken tacos recipe?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 29, 2016 at 8:22 am

      I usually use Rojo’s, but I’ve also used Herdez and Pace.

      Reply
  7. jess says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:55 am

    could you use left over rotisserie instead of fresh chicken?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 8, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      You could, but I wouldn’t bother with the slow cooker in that case. Just combine it with the maybe half the salsa and half the broth in a pan on the stove, covered, for 20 minutes. You could also do the slow cooker for a couple hours if you wanted.

      Reply
  8. Anikka says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Interesting variation of a recipe I’ve made for along time that is just chicken, salsa and taco seasoning packet. I’ve always wondered how it would turn out if i just did seasonings myself instead of the salty taco packet. This might be an option!

    Reply
  9. Joy Mobkey says

    August 2, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Crockpot, chicken and Tex Mex, all our favorites! When my children were young I practiced once a month cooking, even though we are retired we still eat at home a lot, so I will double or triple this recipe and pkg it in flat food sealer bags and have meat ready dinners for several meals. You should try once a WEEK cooking to get started then work up to a month. There is a great book Once A Month Cooking by Mary Beth Lagerborg, she will show you how to do this with just your refrigerator freezer . This made my life much more enjoyable, healthy, no more trips thru the drive thru, great for our budget and I could go on and on! GOOD LUCK!

    Reply
  10. Sherri says

    May 17, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Love your recipes.. just found your site recently. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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