Description
A delicious and easy taco chicken recipe made with just five main ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Place chicken on top and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, green chilies, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until tender.
- Shred chicken right in the crockpot and stir in lime juice.
- Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, then serve with your favorite healthy toppings.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure the chicken is submerged in broth and taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg