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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos You Gotta Try

These slow cooker chicken tacos are fall-apart tender and infused with rich, smoky flavors thanks to a spice-loaded tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and taco nights alike!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker 6-7 quart

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can Tomato sauce smooth and tangy
  • 2 Tbsp. Chili powder for smoky flavor
  • 1 Tbsp. Cumin earthy and warm
  • 1 Tbsp. Kosher salt for seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Paprika subtle heat
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper a little kick
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 6 large Boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 ½ pounds
  • Flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Lay chicken breasts at bottom of slow cooker and top with chopped garlic and onion.
  • Pour sauce evenly over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  • Let cooker run undisturbed. Listen for steam cues and float valve rising.
  • Use slow or quick pressure release. Carefully open lid.
  • Shred chicken with two forks inside slow cooker.
  • Stir shredded chicken into sauce until thoroughly mixed.
  • Fill warm tortillas with chicken and toppings. Serve hot.

Notes

Double the recipe and freeze half for prep-ahead taco nights. Try it with chicken thighs for a richer flavor.