A super fast, easy recipe to make Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos. Chicken, salsa and taco seasoning all in your crock and it tastes delicious! This healthy Keto diet friendly recipe is just what you need in your life because it is so easy to make AND can be made into a slow cooker freezer meal too!
Delicious and Easy Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe for Weeknight Meals
Are you looking for a tasty, low-carb meal that won’t break the bank or take hours to prepare? Look no further than Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos! This dish is not only quick and easy to make, but it is also perfect for those following a keto diet or watching their weight. With just 5 ingredients, you can whip up a flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
One of the best things about Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos is that they can be made into a slow cooker freezer meal. Simply prep all the ingredients in a freezer bag and pop it in the freezer for a busy day when you need a quick meal. Just dump the contents into the Crock-Pot in the morning and come home to a delicious dinner that requires minimal effort.
For those on the Weight Watchers program, this recipe is a perfect fit. Each serving is low in points and high in flavor, making it a guilt-free option for anyone trying to stick to their goals. The tender, juicy chicken paired with the flavorful taco seasoning is sure to satisfy your cravings without derailing your progress.
So why wait? Try out these Crockpot Chicken Tacos today and see just how quick and easy it can be to make a delicious, keto-friendly meal. With just a few ingredients and a trusty Crock-Pot, you can have a flavorful dinner on the table in no time. Bon appetit!
Keto Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos:
This taco meat is also Keto diet friendly too if you use a taco seasoning mix and salsa that are keto friendly. Just watch for extra sugars and thickener when reading the labels. If you use our Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix you are good to go and there are a lot of salsas out there on the market that are ok. Skip the tortillas and taco shells and serve this taco meat inside lettuce leaves with your favorite taco toppings. Tons of options out there!
10 Easy Taco Topping Ideas:
- Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese or Cotija cheese.
- Avocado – Diced, sliced or turned into guacamole.
- Salsa – Homemade or store-bought.
- Hot Sauce – For those that like it spicy!
- Tomato – Diced.
- Sour Cream – Or Mexican Crema.
- Olives – Sliced black olives are always popular.
- Jalapeno Peppers – Sliced or diced they always add some spice!
- Lettuce – I just by a bag of shredded iceberg at the grocery store. Adds some nice crunch.
- Cilantro – I LOVE cilantro and for me it is a must for tacos!
- Lime Juice – A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds a touch of zest to the tacos.
Do you have a favorite taco topping not listed here? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can absolutely use frozen chicken in your Crock-Pot for this recipe! Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Of course! Feel free to use chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts in your Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos for a different flavor profile.
Yes, you can easily double or even triple this recipe to accommodate more servings. Just make sure to adjust the ingredients and cooking time accordingly.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different types of meat in your Crock-Pot Tacos to switch up the flavors and make it your own.
No, this recipe is a very versatile recipe and you can use the cooked chicken in many other Mexican inspired dishes. |Serve with Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice and refried beans in a large tortilla as burritos. Or you can use the meat in enchiladas, taco salad, burrito bowls or nachos. The possibilities are endless.
Special Diets
Gluten Free | Low Calorie | Keto | Low Carb | Low Fat | Low Sugar | Weight Watchers
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Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Peeled And Diced)
- 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper (Seeds Removed And Diced)
- 2 Cups Jarred Salsa
- 1 Packet Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix (Store Bought Or Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix)
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the salsa, onions, bell peppers and taco seasoning until well mixed.
- Pour salsa mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or 4 hours on HIGH or until chicken is cooked through (165° F Or 75° C) when tested with an instant read meat thermometer.
- Shred the chicken meat with two forks.
- Serve shredded chicken inside the flour or corn tortillas (or taco shells) with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Freezer Meal Instructions:
- Place all ingredients into a 1 gallon size zippered freezer bag OR FoodSaver bag.
- Place bag on flat surface and seal bag closed while pressing out as much excess air as possible OR use your FoodSaver sealing system to vacuum seal the bag closed.
- Label bag with date prepared, name of recipe, ingredients and cooking instructions.
- Lay bag flat in freezer and allow to freeze for several hours. At that point you can stand the bags upright in your freezer if desired.
- Remove freezer meal bag from freezer and place either in refrigerator overnight OR in a clean kitchen sink filled with cool water for several hours just until the freezer meal is partially thawed enough to dump the contents of the bag into the slow cooker.
- Cook according to the recipe directions adding 1 additional hour cooking time (in this case 9 hours on LOW or 5 hours on HIGH from the partially thawed state ).
Nutritional information and Weight Watchers points calculated based on the recipe as written and does not include the tortillas, taco shells or any additional toppings you may decide to use.
Nutrition
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I’m not a big fan of taco seasoning. Can I season differently or just leave out? Otherwise, sounds yummy!
Great question Robbi, You can season the chicken however you like to suit your tastes.
These were so yummy!
So glad you enjoyed the Chicken Tacos Sal!