These magnificently simple Shredded Chicken Tacos are about to send your Taco Tuesday out of the stratosphere! They’re so good, your biggest problem will be having no leftovers! Oh… and tonight you can let your slow cooker do the work for you!
With these flavor-packed crockpot chicken tacos… you’ll get a whole fiesta worth of flavor in each taco!
The secret is in one of the BEST Custom Seasoning Blends ever. It’s a magical blend of taco seasonings that will make your taste buds sing with delight.
Ryan writes: “Hands down one of my favorite dinners.”
Plus, this recipe is crazy easy to prepare. It requires only simple, easy to find ingredients. Most of which are probably sitting in your spice cabinet right now!
Then, after just 10 minutes of prep, your slow cooker takes over and cooks your chicken to tender loving perfection!
And believe me… these shredded chicken tacos are the absolute best way to serve up some delicious crowd control for all those hangry tummies in your home.
I’ve put it to the test time and time again, and the result is happy bellies and big smiles all around the table! Just like when I made these flavor packed Crockpot Beef Tacos, Slow Cooker Pork Tacos, and family-pleasing Taco and Rice Casserole!
It’s a fact that tacos are way too much fun for just Tuesdays. So let’s rewrite the rules, and do a Taco Tuesday today and any day we want!
You’ll just need your slow cooker and a few simple ingredients to get your shredded chicken tacos started…
Ingredients
In addition to your chicken and some chicken broth, you’ll just need a 9 simple seasoning ingredients to create the best slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken tacos with taco seasoning!
Check your cupboards and pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Powder
- Cumin
- Corn Starch
- Sugar
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
With easy 3 Hour Crockpot Recipes like these crockpot pulled chicken tacos, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
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It’s actually SO easy to prepare crockpot shredded chicken for tacos in your slow cooker.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook the chicken in your crockpot, then remove the chicken and drain & discard the juices.
2. Shred your chicken using one of these 4 easy tricks for How To Shred Meat fast, then place your chicken back in the Crockpot.
3. Mix up your taco seasonings in a mixing bowl, mix with water, then pour the seasonings over your chicken and continue cooking.
4. Once done, build your tacos and enjoy every last delicious bite!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps and your slow cooker pulled chicken for tacos is done! Cinco De Mayo Recipes really don’t get much easier or rewarding than this!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Serve Chicken Tacos
With this slow cooker chicken tacos recipe, you’ll want to start by adding a generous portion of your crockpot chicken taco meat into some warm tortillas.
Then begin adding your chicken taco toppings. I like to start with some sour cream, shredded cheese and chopped leaf lettuce.
BUT… to make these slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken tacos extra fabulous, I like to top everything off with a generous spoonful of my fresh Mango Salsa or Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe. Or to add a fun flavor twist, I like to add a spoonful of my tasty Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe or a dollop of my Simple Guacamole Recipe.
How To Store
Leftovers from this crockpot shredded chicken taco recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the leftovers the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these crockpot chicken tacos with shredded chicken…
One reader writes: “Phenomenal!”
M. writes: “So simple & flavorful!”
Lisa writes: “Perfect for Taco Tuesday!”
Ryan writes: “Hands down one of my favorite dinners.”
D writes: “So delicious!”
Sarah writes: “I love how simple they are!”
Kim writes: “So good on so many things besides tacos, too!!”
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Shredded Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- 16 oz. Chicken Broth, (1 can)
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 3/4 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- 4 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 3/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
- 3/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Place Chicken Breasts in 5 or 6 quart Crock Pot, and pour can of Chicken Broth over Chicken.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or LOW for 6 hours, or until done. (covered)
- Add Paprika, Chili Powder, Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Cumin, Corn Starch, Sugar, Crushed Red Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper to small bowl, mix thoroughly, and set aside. This is the seasoning mix for your chicken tacos!
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crock Pot.
- Remove Chicken Breast from Crock Pot and shred. Then, place shredded Chicken back into Crock Pot.
- Add 1 & 1/3 cup of water to the dry fajita seasoning ingredients, and stir well.
- Pour liquid seasoning mixture over shredded Chicken, stir well, cover and cook for 10 more minutes on HIGH.
- Add to tacos or burritos and get ready for some crazy-good chicken!
- Optional: Top with Mango Salsa to send them over the top!
Notes
- How To Store: Your shredded chicken for tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the leftovers the next day for some Easy Keto Meal Prep!
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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That homemade fajita seasoning sounds so flavorful and delicious! I’m definitely a fan of making my own spice mixes at home – you can customize them a bit if desired AND it’s cheaper than the pre-mixed versions. Win-win. Now I’m craving tacos for dinner tonight. This recipe is so easy!!
I love your idea to adjust the seasonings to your liking. Being able to adjust the seasonings to your preferences is where this Mexican shredded chicken really shines.