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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Cozy and Perfect for Your Family

Enjoy these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos for an easy dinner that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners and family dinners alike. This set it and forget it chicken recipe delivers tender shredded chicken tacos full of flavor, topped with crisp cabbage slaw and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • adobo seasoning or salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup chunky mild or medium salsa
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 ounces from 1 medium haas avocado sliced
  • lime wedges for squeezing
  • 12 corn tortillas

Method
 

  1. Rub the chicken breasts with adobo seasoning or salt then place them in the slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic powder and ground cumin.
  2. Pour salsa evenly over the chicken, no need to add water.
  3. Cover and let cook on LOW heat for about 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken pulls apart easily.
  4. Once cooked, carefully drain off extra liquid while reserving some of the tomato sauce, then shred the chicken using two forks and keep it warm.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and kosher salt to create the slaw.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas by quickly charring each side over your stove’s flame for about 30 seconds per side; keep them covered with a towel to stay warm.
  7. To plate, place three tortillas per serving, add a generous amount of the shredded chicken, top with cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
  8. Don’t forget to leave a rating and comment to share your thoughts on this delicious recipe!

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh salsa and serve immediately after preparing. Leftover shredded chicken can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days.