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3 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe

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This easy 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos recipe delivers delicious, tender shredded chicken infused with taco seasoning and flavorful Rotel tomatoes. Perfect for a simple, hands-off meal that is ready in just a few hours and serves six people. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning

  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 envelope)

Tomatoes

  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (1 can)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lay the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to form a flat layer, ensuring even cooking.
  2. Season the chicken: Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts to coat them with the flavorful blend of spices. Then pour the entire can of Rotel tomatoes with green chiles over the seasoned chicken, distributing it evenly.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high heat for 3 hours. This cooking time allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the seasoning and tomato flavors.
  4. Shred the chicken: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid carefully. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken well to combine it with the remaining tomato and seasoning liquid, ensuring every bite is juicy and flavorful.

Notes

  • Use gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
  • If you prefer a milder taco flavor, reduce the taco seasoning by half.
  • Serve the shredded chicken in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and avocado.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a thicker sauce, stir the shredded chicken and cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes in the slow cooker.