This is one of our favorite recipes! It’s ridiculously easy to make but truly, I think it’s all about the toppings, and without them the recipe just wouldn’t be the same! So, I’m including the basic recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Tacos but also how to quickly whip up an awesome guacamole and pico de gallo!
Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 large jar salsa (650ml, 22oz)
- 3 ripe avocaodos
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp Epicure Guacamole Seasoning (or guacamole seasoning of your choice)
- 1 lime
- 4 tomatoes-on-the-vine
- ½ small red onion
- ½ jalapeno
- 1 handful of cilantro (I never measure, so I'd say "to taste" which is a handful for me)
- 1 box taco shells (I like the stand and stuff ones for ease with the kids)
- lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream and other taco toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker, top with jar of salsa and taco seasoning. Mix in the seasoning into the salsa, close lid and walk away. Cook 4-6 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Guacamole - Mash 3 ripe avocados (I use a hand blender), add ½ cup sour cream and guacamole seasoning. Cut lime in half and squeeze the juice from half a lime into the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Pico de Gallo - Dice tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Squeeze the juice from the remaining half lime into the mixture, add salt to taste and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- About 30m before serving, shred the chicken with a fork. Cover and let sit.
- Serve chicken tacos with lettuce, cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo! Enjoy and watch the kids devour!
Notes
To balance the spice with the kids - use a mild salsa and taco seasoning and top with spicy shredded cheese or add Frank's hot sauce to your own serving.
mmm..my mouth is watering… I am def gonna try this..thanks for sharing!!
I love tacos and this looks like a nice variation from the beef ones I usually make. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
want to save on the sodium in those prepacked taco spices, I mix my own spices Taco/chili spice,. 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin,1 tsp dried cilantro, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 garlic powder, ground red pepper flakes to taste (I used 5 tsp) salt (I didn’t use) and pepper to taste. I tripled this recipe and used a little over half for my chili I have in my slow cooker. Saves using so much sodium instead of using prepacked spices for chili. if you dont want it as spicy ease up on the red pepper flakes.
I’ve made these & they are so easy & delicious!
I don’t always have taco shells on hand, so I microwave tortillas to make chips.
These look super tasty! 🙂
Yum. I need to start using my crock pot more often.
In Texas weather, absolutely! In Saskatchewan, we turn our ovens on in the winter to cook, just to help heat the house! No lie.
I LOVE epicure guacamole! This looks so tasty!
Looks good, would like to try these. 🙂
Never come to Tenille’s recipes late at night when one is hungry – now eating stale nacho chips and Pinning.
HA! I hear you, we actually had these two nights ago!
These looks amazing. I kinda want some right now.
I’ve never thought of using the slow cooker for taco night but these look awesome!
My son would love this… I love all the recipes you have…
my youngest fav meal
My kids love tacos, I need to give this recipe a go
Thanks so much for sharing! Looks delish!
Yum!
This recipe would be perfect for these busy fall nights!