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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Close-up of two soft corn tortilla chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, topped with diced white onion and fresh cilantro.
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Make juicy, flavorful shredded chicken tacos using your slow cooker. This simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers authentic taco taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion, for topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes and green chilies, taco seasoning, and water until combined.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreds.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it completely with the sauce.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions; heating them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave works well.
  7. Assemble your chicken tacos by filling each warm tortilla with the shredded chicken mixture.
  8. Top each taco with chopped onion and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to the seasoning mix before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, use the hot version of diced tomatoes and green chilies or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the mixture.
  • You can prepare this chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for quick meal assembly later.

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