Looking for more slow cooker weekday meals? Check out my popular posts for Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, Slow Cooker Beef Roast, and Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos. Hi, my name is Tiffany, and I’m a taco-holic. Is there such a thing? If there isn’t I’m going to start it. I could eat tacos all day, every day. But, unfortunately most days I don’t have all day to eat tacos, much less make them. That’s when I get out my trusty sidekick the slow cooker, add some meat, a can of this, a tablespoon of that, put the lid on, set it and go about my day. My days are also made infinitely easier to get through too when I know there is an easy, delicious dinner all cooked and waiting for me as my reward.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts – easily substitute boneless chicken thighs! Salsa Verde – use your favorite brand or homemade. Ground cumin Garlic powder Chili powder Tortillas and toppings for serving
Here’s How You Make It
Did I mention this was so easy? Chicken breasts — I always have chicken in my freezer (and I am known to stock up when it’s on sale too!) for days such as this one, where I need the slow cooker to come to my rescue. Easy to cook, easy to shred into tacos, so tasty, there’s nothing I don’t love about chicken. Spices — This is a no-brainer too. The combination of garlic powder and chili powder delivers a one-two punch to the tastebuds that’s just unparalleled. Plus, two spices makes for easy prep and putting away. Toppings — I’ll go into more on this later but it’s my favorite part of any taco, honestly. I always have avocado and cilantro, but you can add soooooo very much to tacos. Read on for more taco topping ideas. Leftovers — Double this baby up for all the shredded chicken taco leftovers. Shredded chicken will keep in the fridge for about 3 days and in the freezer for up to 5 months. Slow Cooker Directions Instant Pot Directions Some of my favorite ways to crown a taco include, but are not limited to:
Salsa Avocado/guacamole Diced tomatoes Cilantro A squeeze of lime juice Black olives Diced red onions Fruit salsa Hot sauce Shredded lettuce Shredded cabbage/slaw Chipotles in adobo Sour cream/plain Greek yogurt Diced jalapenos Pickled red onions Black beans Corn Rice
Try serving up a big side of Mexican rice and to go along with these shredded chicken tacos. A black bean salad is an unexpected, but refreshing side dish that goes great with any kind of tacos. Speaking of salads, this chicken avocado corn salad is great, just serve it without the chicken for a vegetarian side. Not in the mood for a fancy salad? Try something simpler, like this easy greens salad. If you are looking for a low-carb option, you can make cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash on the side.
