Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos with Salsa
Flavorful and healthy chicken tacos made in a crockpot, easy to prepare with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Main protein for the tacos.
- 1 cup salsa Choose your favorite type of salsa.
- 1 tsp chili powder Adds a mild kick.
- 1 tsp cumin Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder Provides garlic flavor.
- 1/2 tsp onion powder Adds depth to the seasoning.
- 1/4 tsp salt To taste.
- 1/4 tsp black pepper To taste.
- 8 small corn or whole wheat tortillas For serving the tacos.
Optional Toppings
- Avocado For creaminess.
- Cilantro For freshness.
- Greek yogurt A healthy, creamy topping.
- Shredded lettuce For crunch.
- Lime wedges For a zesty kick.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by placing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to coat well.
- Pour a cup of salsa over the seasoned chicken.
- Set your crockpot on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooking is finished, use two forks to shred the chicken in the crockpot.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the salsa, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Heat the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm.
- Assemble tacos by filling warm tortillas with the chicken and salsa mixture.
- Add your favorite toppings.
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Notes
You can experiment with different seasonings and toppings. Serve with fresh lime for added flavor.