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5 from 15 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
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.

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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: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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