Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

With only three ingredients these Crockpot Chicken Tacos are the perfect quick and easy dinner recipe for a busy weeknight! Simply combine the chicken breasts, taco seasoning and salsa in your crock pot and let them cook. Shred the chicken, mix together and pile it on your tortilla and top with your favorite taco toppings!

You guys know I love my easy recipes but when a recipe only has three ingredients and cooks in the crockpot all day AND can be used to make so many different dinners, well, that’s just the best recipe ever, right? You can use this easy crock pot chicken taco recipe to make the most delicious tacos or any other Mexican-inspired dinner.

I’m pretty much a zombie first thing in the morning and the last thing I want to do is a bunch of prep work so this recipe is a lifesaver. Salsa, taco seasoning and chicken – that’s it! You don’t even have to slice the meat first. Crockpot Italian Chicken and Spanish Chicken are two of my other favorite “dump and go” crockpot recipes you might like, too.

I also love to make ground beef taco meat in my crock pot! If it’s a simple recipe, then I’m all in. And these slow cooker chicken tacos are as easy as it gets! The ultimate simple weeknight dinner.

Why You’ll Love CrockPot Chicken Tacos

• This is a super easy meal on a busy weeknight! When you get done with your busy day with a hungry family to feed all you have to do is shred the meat.
• Chicken taco meat is super versatile and can be serve multiple different ways. Use it in enchiladas, burrito bowls, a taco salad, tacos and so much more.
• We love this simple recipe because it’s perfect for meal prep! Make an extra large batch and save it for later.

Ingredients for Crock pot shredded chicken tacos

• Boneless skinless chicken breast – I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe but you can also use chicken thighs. You can even do a mix of both just be sure to use boneless, skinless ones. Thighs are smaller than chicken breasts so keep in mind that you might want to toss a couple of extra in the crock pot.
• Taco seasoning – Use one packet of low-sodium taco seasoning or use your own homemade taco seasoning.
• Salsa – For the salsa, you get to choose your own adventure. Pick your favorite store bought salsa – spicy or not spicy, it’s your choice! You can even make some homemade salsa and use that.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Tacos

1. Spray the slow cooker liner with non-stick spray then place each of the chicken breasts inside.
2. Sprinkle evenly with taco seasoning and then pour salsa over the top of the chicken breasts.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. When chicken is done cooking remove it from crock pot, shred and then return to crock pot. Stir to mix all ingredients together.
5. Serve on corn or flour tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

Ways to Shred Chicken

There are a few different ways to shred chicken depending on what tools you have in your kitchen.

• The simple method that everyone can do is simply shred the cooked chicken with two forks. Pull the forks in opposite directions to easily shred the meat.
• Another great option is using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer. This is quick and easy and gets it’s shredded evenly. It’s by far my favorite way to go!
• If you let the chicken cool you can even do it with your hands, but this is the messiest way. It gets the job done in a pinch, though.

How to Store Leftover Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

FRIDGE: Place cooled leftover chicken taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

FREEZER: Place cooled leftover chicken taco meat in an airtight freezer container or resealable freezer bag. If you are using a resealable bag make sure to remove as much air from the bag as you can before you seal it. Place in the freezer and freeze for up to two months.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

There are so many ways to serve your chicken tacos. Mix up a batch of homemade guacamole, salsa, corn salsa or pico de gallo to serve as a topping or with chips.

Another great option is a side of homemade Spanish rice or Mexican street corn!

You can serve this meat over rice for a quick taco bowl, or serve it with lettuce and toppings for a taco salad.

Toppings for Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

You can use this shredded chicken in so many ways, but I love to use it to make tacos. Here are some of our favorite toppings:

• We love some crunchy taco shells but sometimes I mix it up and serve the tacos with soft corn tortillas or flour tortillas.
• Shredded lettuce – iceberg, romaine, even spinach works well! We also love diced tomatoes.
• All the cheese, please! Cheddar cheese is our go-to, but Monterey jack and pepper jack cheese are great, too.
• Add some sliced avocado or make a batch of my easy guacamole!
• Spoon some salsa over the top or pico de gallo.
• Creamy sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro are great, too.

More uses for Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Meat

When I’m not in the mood for tacos, I’ve use this easy crockpot chicken to make:

• Enchiladas – Just roll-up tortillas with the chicken and cheese, top them with enchilada sauce and cheese and bake them until warm and bubbly.
• Nachos – Grab your tortilla chips, spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet, top them with the shredded meat and cheese and bake them for a few minutes until the cheese has melted. Top with all of your favorite nacho toppings!
• Burritos – Roll the chicken up in tortillas with other fillings like beans, cheese, and sour cream. Serve them smothered with salsa and more cheese on top.

The great thing about this shredded chicken is that it will keep in the refrigerator for a few days for easy lunches. We always have some leftover over and the hubby loves that he gets more tacos for lunch the next day. Or, you can use the leftovers to make sandwiches, wraps, add it to a salad – I’m telling you, it’s so versatile!

After the chicken has simmered in the salsa all day it’s so flavorful. It’s also super tender so once you’re ready for dinner all you have to do is shred it.

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