Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  3. Pour 1 cup of water or chicken broth around the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the seasoned cooking juices. 7.

Serve immediately or store the chicken with its juices to keep it moist when reheating. Serving Suggestions: Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, or rice bowls! Freezes and reheats really well.

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chicken taco meat, avocado and rice in a bowl
shredded taco chicken in a serving bowl
Jessica MilesJessica Miles

Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken

A simple slow cooker shredded chicken made with taco seasoning and water or broth.

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker bottom.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over chicken.
  3. Pour 1 cup water or chicken broth around chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  6. Return chicken to the slow cooker; stir into the seasoned juices.
  7. Serve immediately or store with its juices to keep moist when reheating.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, taco salads, or rice bowls!
Freezes and reheats really well. We like to freeze in meal-sized portions and pull them out for busy nights.
Total time: 4–6 hours.

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