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Close-up of three soft tacos filled with shredded chicken, topped with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and served with lime wedges and cilantro on the side.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Nothing says comfort like a warm, flavorful taco made with tender, slow-cooked chicken. These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos bring all the flavors of the South right to your table with ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Forks (or Meat Shredder Claws)

Ingredients
  

  • 2- pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet ranch dressing dry mix
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 onion peeled and cut into ½-inch wide and 2-inch long strips
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into ½-inch wide and 2-inch long strips
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper seeded and cut into ½-inch wide and 2-inch long strips
  • 2 chicken boullion cubes
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle half of the ranch dressing mix and half of the taco seasoning over the chicken. Flip the chicken and sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top.
  • Arrange the sliced onion and bell peppers over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Drop the chicken bouillon cubes into the slow cooker and pour in 1 cup of water.
  • Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Let the chicken cook until it is tender and easy to shred.
  • Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices for extra flavor.
  • Serve the shredded chicken warm in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy with family and friends!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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