Description
This Southwestern Crockpot Chicken Tacos recipe is a flavorful and easy slow-cooked meal perfect for taco night. Tender chicken breasts are cooked low and slow with salsa, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and onions, creating a delicious filling. Simply shred the chicken and serve in taco shells with your favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium-large pieces)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or more to taste)
Salsa and Vegetables
- 1 (16-oz) jar salsa, divided
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
To Serve
- Taco shells
- Favorite taco toppings (such as shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges)
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Spread one-third of the salsa jar evenly over the bottom of the crockpot. Place the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken to coat.
- Add vegetables and salsa: Layer the rinsed black beans, corn, and chopped onion on top of the chicken. Spread the remaining salsa over all the ingredients in the crockpot to ensure moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Shred chicken and serve: When cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the salsa and vegetable mixture. Let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes before serving in taco shells with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a dash of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños when layering ingredients.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breast if preferred; thighs may result in a juicier filling.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use gluten-free taco shells to accommodate gluten-free diets.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your taste preference.
