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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe

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This Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with fresh salsa and taco seasoning. Perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals, this slow cooker dish delivers deliciously shredded chicken ready to be used in tacos, burrito bowls, or salads with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup Taco Seasoning or 1 (1-ounce) packet store-bought

Salsa

  • 1 (12-ounce) container fresh salsa, preferably from the refrigerated section

To Serve

  • Warm tortillas
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Diced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the salsa, chicken breasts, and taco seasoning into the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly with the salsa and seasoning, ensuring the flavors begin to meld.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. Cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and can be shredded easily with a fork.
  3. Shred and Marinate: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the cooking liquid in the slow cooker and stir to combine well. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  4. Serve the Chicken: Use the shredded chicken as a filling for warm tortillas to make tacos, or add it to burrito bowls or salads. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant, delicious meal.

Notes

  • For extra spice, consider adding chopped jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the salsa.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts if preferred; cooking times may vary slightly.
  • Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • For a lower sodium option, use a low-sodium salsa and make your own taco seasoning without added salt.
  • To keep this recipe gluten-free, ensure your taco seasoning and tortillas are certified gluten-free.

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