Crock Pot Chicken Tacos – only 5 ingredients! Tender chicken, spicy salsa, taco seasoning, corn, and black beans. Whether you prefer classic tacos or want to get creative with quesadillas or salads, this recipe has you covered. Top with your favorite fixings – cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes – and savor the flavors of a homemade fiesta. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Place salsa, taco seasoning, and chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return chicken to slow cooker.
Add corn and black beans. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 15 minutes.
Notes:
You can use any chicken you have on hand or this recipe.
boneless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins all work great.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with Chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Variations/Additions:
onions
bell pepper
lime juice
taco sauce
If you are worried about the heat in this dish, make sure to use mild salsa. I used a jar of Trader Joe’s salsa and it wasn’t spicy. You can also kick it up with spicy salsa or some sliced fresh jalapeños.
Can I freeze Chicken Taco Meat? Yes! Cool the chicken to room temperature. Transfer the meat to freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Thaw and reheat in the microwave.
Store leftover chicken taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Leftovers are great in chicken enchiladas or on top of nachos.