Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken
This slow cooker shredded taco chicken is so easy and delicious. Using simple ingredients that you most likely already have!
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup jarred jalapeños, diced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chives for garnish (optional)
For Taco Seasoning (see note)
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to bottom of slow cooker.
- Add taco seasoning on top of chicken, followed by the rest of the ingredients (except chives if using).
- Cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours.
- When time is up, take chicken out of slow cooker and shred with fork. Place chicken back in slow cooker and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve however you would like. I served mine over rice and sprinkled fresh chives on top!
Notes
For taco seasoning : you can use a package of taco seasoning if you prefer that instead!