Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight solution with these Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos! Perfectly shredded chicken is cooked low and slow in a flavorful blend of spices and salsa, making for a delicious meal that requires minimal effort. With just a few ingredients tossed into your slow cooker, you can enjoy tender, zesty tacos that cater to everyone’s taste preferences. Not only are these tacos healthy—being low in calories and high in protein—but they also shine at gatherings or family dinners. Dress them up with your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a versatile dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa (red or green)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour salsa over the chicken and add chicken broth (or water). Optional: squeeze lime juice on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crockpot to soak up juices.
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg