Description
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos are a delightful weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with zesty spices, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. This dish not only makes dinner preparation a breeze but also allows for customization to suit various dietary preferences. With minimal effort, you can transform simple ingredients into a vibrant taco feast that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare by chopping vegetables.
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with taco seasoning. Pour chicken broth over the top.
- Layer sliced onions and bell peppers on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Shred the chicken using forks and mix it back into the juices in the crockpot.
- Serve in warmed tortillas topped with cilantro, salsa or pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg