Description
This easy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos recipe features tender, shredded chicken slow-cooked in salsa and taco seasoning for a flavorful and hands-off meal. Perfect for busy days, the chicken is cooked low and slow in a crock pot, then combined with black beans and served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 ½ to 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- Juice from 1 lime
Additional Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- Flour or corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a large greased crock pot. Pour the jar of salsa evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the salsa-covered chicken. Squeeze the juice from one lime over the mixture to add a fresh citrus flavor.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the salsa and seasoning flavors.
- Shred and add beans: Carefully remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks. Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans if using. Cover again with the lid and continue cooking for 1 additional hour to warm the beans and let the flavors meld.
- Serve the tacos: Warm your flour or corn tortillas as desired. Spoon the shredded chicken and bean mixture onto the tortillas, then add your favorite taco toppings such as cheese, lettuce, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro. Enjoy your delicious and easy chicken tacos!
Notes
- Black beans are optional but add protein and texture to the tacos.
- Use either flour or corn tortillas based on your preference or dietary needs.
- For spicier tacos, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the crock pot before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To save time, you can prepare all ingredients in the crock pot in the morning and have dinner ready when you return home.
