Description
A simple and flavorful slow cooker chicken taco recipe featuring tender chicken cooked in tangy salsa verde, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream, sliced radishes, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Thinly slice 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Add the sliced onions and garlic on top.
- Pour 1 ½ cups (360ml) of salsa verde evenly over the chicken and onions. Do not stir; let everything layer naturally.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Using two forks or tongs, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing gently with the salsa and onions.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shredded chicken and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Heat corn or flour tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Spoon the tender chicken onto warm tortillas and top with your favorite garnishes like diced avocado, queso fresco, sour cream, radishes, or green onions.
Notes
If salsa verde is too watery, drain a bit before adding to avoid soggy tacos. Do not skip the lime juice at the end as it brightens the flavors. For smoky depth, add 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce before cooking. For low-carb, use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Vegetarian option: substitute chicken with jackfruit or shredded mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 68
- Carbohydrates: 1215
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: crockpot chicken tacos, salsa verde tacos, slow cooker chicken, easy weeknight dinner, tender chicken tacos, Mexican street food, healthy tacos