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!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time3 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Total Time3 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8tacos
Author: The Frugal Girls
Ingredients
3lbs.Chicken Breastsfresh or thawed
16oz.Chicken Broth(1 can)
1tbspPaprika
2tbspChili Powder
1tbspGarlic Salt
1tbspOnion Powder
3/4tspCumin
2tbspCorn Starch
4 1/2tspSugar
3/4tspCrushed Red Pepper
3/8tspCayenne Pepper
1 1/3cupWater
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.