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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Tender, juicy shredded chicken seasoned to perfection and served in warm tortillas – the ideal crowd-pleaser for any taco night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For serving
  • Taco shells or tortillas
  • Toppings (lettuce, cheese, salsa, avocado, etc.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  2. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Serving
  1. Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Notes

For extra heat, add cayenne pepper, or mix in taco sauce or salsa for added flavor. Leftover shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.