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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow-cooker chicken tacos are a simple and delicious meal made with shredded chicken, flavorful spices, and your favorite toppings, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker
  • 2 Forks (for shredding the chicken)

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 cup chicken stock or water
  • 5 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsps chili powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsps kosher salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 lbs 4 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

For Serving

  • 12 to 16 corn tortillas (warmed)
  • Guacamole
  • Pico de gallo
  • Limes
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a slow cooker, mix together the stock (or water), garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, bay leaves, and chicken breasts.
  • Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • When the chicken is still warm, take it out and shred it using two forks.
  • Put the shredded chicken on tortillas. Add guacamole, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro on top. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The chicken can be cooked up to four days ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Storage: Leftover chicken stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to four days if stored in an airtight container. Alternatively, freeze it for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1268mgPotassium: 305mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2072IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
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