Description
Savory and simple chicken taco meat made in a crock pot with vibrant Mexican flavors, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup butter
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a small crock pot with cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage.
- Slice butter into pats then arrange on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 300-420 minutes or high for 180-240 minutes.
- If time allows, turn off the heat and let the chicken rest, covered, for 30-45 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken, then serve with taco shells and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use fresh chicken for best results, and consider adding diced onions or peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg