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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos - seasoned chicken breasts slow cooked in fresh orange juice, shredded and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro for maximum flavor. 

Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless about two pounds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 orange
  • 2 limes
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Spray slow cooker insert with non stick cooking spray. Add chicken breasts, olive oil, seasonings, and juice from one orange. Turn chicken to coat in seasonings.

  2. Cook on high for about 4 hours, depending on slow cooker. Chicken should shred easily. Shred in slow cooker so the liquid can mix back in with the chicken and stay moist. Squeeze juice from two limes over shredded chicken and top with fresh cilantro.

  3. Add chicken to warm tortillas and top with lettuce avocado, cheese, and tomato.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 681mg30%
Potassium 376mg11%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 448IU9%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.