How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker chicken tacos are a convenient and delicious meal option for anyone looking to simplify dinner preparation without sacrificing flavor. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it only requires a few minutes of preparation before you let the slow cooker do all the work.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create tender and flavorful chicken that can be used to make tacos, burritos, salads, or even quesadillas. The best part is that the slow cooker does ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ (16 ounce) packages chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (16 ounce) container mango-peach salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 medium onion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Mix until coated and transfer into a slow cooker. Add salsa, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; mix to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is ready to shred, 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks, and return to the slow cooker.
  • Break up the pineapple chunks and add them to the slow cooker with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (or more to taste) and onion slices. Cook on Low until sauce is bubbling and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 942mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 298mg