Description
Tender, juicy chicken cooked in a flavorful salsa and taco seasoning, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1¼ cups Tenayo Original Salsa
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (about 28 g)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 10 small tortillas (6-inch corn or flour)
- 1¼ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup fresh pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step: Pour 1¼ cups of salsa and 1/4 cup of taco seasoning into your slow cooker, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Step: Place the 1.5 lbs of boneless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, making sure every piece is coated with the salsa mixture.
- Step: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Step: Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken and set it aside on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Step: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it gently with the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Step: Stir in 1/3 cup of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice, letting it rest on warm for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Step: Warm your tortillas—either in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes until soft and pliable.
- Step: Fill each warmed tortilla with a generous amount of shredded chicken and top it off with cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatoes, pickled onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Step: Serve your tacos immediately while they’re still warm, with a squeeze of lime over the top.
Notes
Add black beans or corn for extra heartiness, or swap in a different protein like shredded beef or tofu for variety.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT6H
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tacos, easy tacos, Mexican recipe, weeknight dinner