Description
This crockpot chicken tacos recipe features a zesty Salsa Roja Shredded Filling, perfect for a delicious and easy weeknight meal with minimal effort. It transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, family-friendly dinner ideal for busy schedules.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 16 oz jarred salsa roja
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Roughly chop the onion and mince the garlic. This minimal prep sets you up for a quick start.
- Combine In Crockpot: Place the chicken pieces evenly in your slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, jarred salsa roja, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook until the chicken is fork-tender and easily shreds — typically 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. If the sauce looks too thin, you can thicken it slightly with a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp cold water) added during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring it into the flavorful Salsa Roja Shredded Filling so it can soak up all the delicious juices.
- Serve Tacos: While the chicken rests, warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Set out your favorite toppings and let everyone assemble their own delicious crockpot chicken tacos.
Notes
A fresh squeeze of lime juice right before serving instantly brightens all the flavors in these easy chicken tacos. For healthier chicken tacos and to manage sodium intake, opt for low-sodium chicken broth and salsa. This recipe is fantastic for meal prep; consider making a double batch on Sundays for easy meals throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 180 g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken, tacos, salsa roja, shredded chicken, easy, weeknight, slow cooker, Mexican, family-friendly