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Slow Cooker Protein Chicken Tacos

These Slow Cooker Protein Chicken Tacos are a delightful, protein-packed meal perfect for any night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups salsa (no sugar added)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 whole-wheat flour tortillas
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. This allows the chicken to cook evenly and soak up all the delicious flavors.
  • Pour the 3 cups of salsa over the chicken, followed by the ground cumin and chili powder. These spices will create a rich and flavorful base for your tacos.
  • Next, add the low-sodium chicken broth, corn kernels, and black beans to the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the chicken is well-coated with the salsa mixture.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The long, slow cooking process will yield tender chicken that shreds easily.
  • Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then return it to the slow cooker, stirring it back into the salsa mixture.
  • Warm the whole-wheat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. This step makes them pliable and perfect for folding.
  • Spoon the shredded chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
  • Your Slow Cooker Protein Chicken Tacos are ready to be devoured! Serve them with extra toppings on the side, and enjoy the delicious flavors in every bite.

Notes

  • To save time, you can prep the ingredients the night before. Just toss everything into the slow cooker in the morning, and you’ll come home to a fragrant meal.
  • These tacos are great for meal prep! Make a big batch and enjoy them throughout the week.
  • If you find yourself with leftovers, don’t worry! The chicken mixture can be frozen for future meals.
Keyword Easy, Healthy, Slow Cooker