Best Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos With Chipotle Cream Sauce Recipes

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CROCKPOT CHICKEN TACOS



Crockpot Chicken Tacos image

Taco nights just got easier! These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are such a snap to put together and always come out amazing!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup salsa
1 cup canned diced tomatoes with chiles (drained or 1 can Rotel, 10 oz)
1 package taco seasoning
½ onion (diced)

Steps:

  • Combine salsa, canned tomatoes, and taco seasoning.
  • Place onions & chicken in the slow cooker and top with tomato mixture.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices.
  • Serve in taco shells, on salads, pizzas or in bowls over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1301 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER CHILI CHICKEN TACOS



Slow-Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos image

Hearty meats such as chicken thighs become fall-apart sumptuous after a long, gentle simmer in the slow cooker -- the results are ideal for shredding into tacos or sandwich fillings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa, plus more for serving (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 hard corn taco shells
Cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In slow cooker, combine chicken, garlic, salsa, chiles, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cover; cook on high, 4 hours (or on low, 8 hours).
  • Transfer chicken to a serving bowl, and shred, using two forks; moisten with cooking juices. Serve in taco shells, with toppings, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g

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