Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos (Printer View)

Slow-cooked shredded chicken seasoned with spices, served in tortillas with fresh optional toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices

05 - 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

11 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
12 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
13 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

→ To Serve

14 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas

# Method Steps:

01 - Place chicken thighs or drumsticks in the base of the slow cooker.
02 - Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
03 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, then sprinkle uniformly over the chicken and vegetables.
04 - Pour diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and chicken broth over all ingredients in the cooker.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
06 - Remove chicken from the cooker, discard bones, and shred the meat using two forks.
07 - Return shredded chicken to the cooker, stir to incorporate with the cooking juices, then mix in lime juice.
08 - Heat tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
09 - Fill warm tortillas with shredded chicken and add preferred toppings before serving immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time
  • Hearty and satisfying meal that is great for families or gatherings
02 -
  • Using bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the tacos
  • For gluten-free tacos, choose corn tortillas and check all packaged toppings
03 -
  • Add a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for smoky heat
  • Use chicken breasts for a lighter version and reduce cooking time by 1 hour
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