Incredible Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken Tacos

Taco night just got a whole lot easier – and infinitely more delicious! 🌮 

This recipe is so easy all you'll need to do is all the ingredients (5 at most), turn on the slow cooker and... walk away!

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• taco seasoning
• Diced Tomatoes (if you like some heat get some with green chilies) If you
• Optional: Salsa I prefer green
• Toppings: 
• Tomatoes
• lettuce
• avocado
• sour cream
• lime
• cilantro
• pico de gallo
• black olives
• jalapeños
• salsa

Why Crock Pot Shredded Chicken is a Game-Changer

Minimal prep time required:

5 minutes of preparation is all that is needed to get this slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken recipe going. If you are looking for other tacos check out my Crispy Air fryer tacos

Incredibly tender and flavorful chicken

This chicken is flavor and doesn't need much if any attention.

Perfect for meal prep and batch cooking

cook 2 or 3 severings at a time to have it all week for dinner to save money and time.

Versatile recipe that works for multiple meals

You can use this to make chicken enchiladas, chicken salad, or my favorite is to pair it with some arroz y habichuelas (rice and beans).

Hands-off cooking method that delivers consistent results

Set the skinless chicken inside the crock pot. Dump everything on top. Stir. Walk away. That's all you need to make this recipe.

Step-by-Step Crock Pot Technique for Perfect Shredded Chicken

Preparing the chicken for the crock pot

1. add the chicken to the crock pot with the tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning.
2. Stir everything and make sure everything is well mixed.
3. Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches 145 F.
4. Shred and let the  Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. for a few minutes
5. Enjoy with tacos, burritos, salad. This chicken will

Optimal cooking times and temperatures

cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F for best Mexican chicken results.

How to Shred the chicken

use two forks and separate the chicken.

Storing

If you are like me and want to keep the dishes to a minimum simply place the pot inside the refrigerator. Use within 4-5 days.

Reheating

Place again in the crockpot until warm. Or place in the microwave for 60-90 seconds and let stand for a minute before eating.

Taco Assembly and Serving Suggestions

Recommended tortilla types

Corn tortillas if you are eating tacos, flour if you are making burritos!

Authentic and creative topping ideas

My favorite is green salsa verde, lime, cilantro, and avocado.

Complementary side dish recommendations

I grew up in a PuertoRican household so my go to is  Arroz con habiculeas. Others like to pair this with cilantro lime rice or Mexican rice.

Make-ahead and meal prep strategies

start this a few hours ahead of when you want to eat it. Go ahead and make 2 or 3 servings and have it all week for a nice budget friendly dinner option.

FAQs

Can i put raw chicken in the slow cooker?

Yes you can put raw meat in the slow cooker, this is one of its advantages

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot?

It is generally better to cook chicken on low in the crock pot if you can afford the time. In my experience it comes out more tender and juicy.

Is chicken fajita seasoning the same as taco seasoning?

They are similar but have their differences. When i make fajitas at home i tend to use more cumin where taco seasoning I tend to use more chili powder.

Why is my crockpot shredded chicken tough?

This could be due to many factors, but most likely due to the it hasn't cooked long enough.

Is there a difference between pulled and shredded chicken?

No both terms mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Prep Time: 5  Minutes

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