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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 130kcal

Equipment

  • 6qt Slow Cooker

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

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

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg