Description
A flavorful and healthy recipe for slow-cooked chicken tacos made in a crockpot, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Soft tortillas for serving
- Optional toppings: avocado, cheese, sour cream, lettuce
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour the salsa and sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.
- Add the black beans, corn, and onions to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine with the other ingredients.
- Serve in soft tortillas with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa and taco seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg