Description
A simple and delicious recipe for tender shredded chicken tacos, perfect for busy weeknights. Customize with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced green chiles (about 4 ounces)
- Taco shells (soft or crunchy)
- Desired toppings (e.g., shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, avocado)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour the salsa generously over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning and diced green chiles on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine.
- Serve in taco shells and let everyone add their favorite toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg