Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken is a simple, flavorful recipe made with chicken breasts, salsa, green chiles, onion, and taco seasoning. Everything cooks in the crockpot until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. It’s perfect for tacos, bowls, burritos, and meal prep, with minimal ingredients and hands-on time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Keyword Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

slow cooker For cooking everything low and slow until the chicken is tender.
Meat Thermometer To check if the chicken has reached 165°F.
forks For shredding the chicken right in the crockpot.
spoon To stir everything together at the end.
measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring.

Ingredients

1.5-2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup jarred salsa
2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 oz. taco seasoning

Instructions

Add the chicken breasts, salsa, green chiles, diced onion, and taco seasoning to the slow cooker.
1.5-2 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, 1 cup jarred salsa, 2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1 oz. taco seasoning
Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender or reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Stir everything together until well combined.

Notes

How to Use Leftovers in New Ways

Add to a quesadilla with cheese
Stir into rice or pasta for a quick bowl
Layer into a chicken taco salad or wrap

Optional Toppings

Cheese, avocado, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, jalapeños and hot sauce.

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