Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Super easy and tasty, these Crockpot Chicken Tacos are great for a weeknight meal or any busy day. Full of flavor and ready for all your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 5 or 6 Quart Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3-4
- 14 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 med onion finely diced
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add a tbsp of olive oil to a fry pan. Over medium heat, sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side. (This step is totally optional. It adds a little color to the chicken and locks in moistness as it cooks).
- Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken.
- Drop in the tomatoes and onion.
- Combine the oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt, then pour over the top of the onions and tomatoes.
- Cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and put it into a bowl or on a large plate. Using two forks, shred the chicken.
- Remove some of the liquid from the crockpot, about 1/2 cup. Then return the chicken to the crockpot.
- Serve on warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
