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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

5 from 15 votes
overhead view of shredded chicken tacos with onions and cilantro
Made in your crockpot (or instant pot!) with just five ingredients and topped with avocado, cilantro, and salsa, you can set it and forget it! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 ounces salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • tortillas, for serving
  • avocados, cilantro, salsa, optional, for serving

Instructions

  • In your slow cooker combine chicken, salsa verde, chili powder, garlic powder, chili powder.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or 4-6 hours on slow. (see notes for Instant Pot directions)
  • Shred chicken with two forks and give it all a good stir.
  • Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

Instant Pot: Combine ingredients in Instant Pot, cover and seal. Pressure Cook on high for 12 minutes, quick release, then shred as directed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 104 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 626 mg, Potassium: 388 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 786 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 5 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Author: Tiffany