Juicy and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe @natashaskitchen

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These slow cooker chicken tacos have the juiciest, most flavorful chicken. I love that you can make the chicken and prep the fixings ahead of time. It’s perfect for parties and is super family friendly. Have you tried my sweet and spicy baked chicken recipe? It’s been very popular with many of you and is always a winner at dinner parties plus it’s caveman EASY. Great news!!

This is the slow cooker (even easier) version! We love easy. Especially lately with being in my third trimester and starting to feel TI-RED!

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Juicy and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe @natashaskitchen

For the Crock Pot Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken:

2 lbs (4-5 count) Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless, trimmed of fat
1 cup very warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
4 Tbsp melted butter
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Toppings/ Taco accessories:

Small flour tortillas
Lettuce, chopped
Tomatoes, diced
Cheddar cheese, shredded
Guacamole
Cilantro
Sour Cream
Hot sauce such as Tabasco

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How to Make the BEST Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

1. Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients: 1 cup water, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 4 Tbsp melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp dry mustard, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp chili powder.

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2. Add chicken to the slow cooker and pour marinade over the top. Turn a couple times to coat in sauce. Set slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours then keep warm until ready to serve.

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3. The chicken will be incredibly tender and easy to shred. Pull chicken with two forks and let it sit in slow cooker juices until ready to serve.

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How to Assemble Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

1. To assemble tacos: dice, grate and chop all of your fixings (see ingredients list above).

2. Warm up your tortillas by placing a 5 or 6 a time between two lightly damp paper towels and microwaving for 30 seconds.

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3. Add the chicken first, then load ’em up with the rest of the toppings. We love a drizzle of Tabasco hot sauce on top.

Juicy and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe @natashaskitchen

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Juicy and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe @natashaskitchen

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

4.86 from 63 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
chicken tacos with toppings
Enjoy these juicy chicken tacos with all the fixings. The slow cooked pulled chicken is sweet and savory and you can make the chicken ahead for your next taco party.

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 -8

For the Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken:

Toppings/ Taco accessories:

  • Small flour tortillas, About 10-12
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Guacamole, click for yummy recipe
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream
  • Hot sauce such as Tabasco

Instructions

How to Make the BEST Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

  • Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients: 1 cup water, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 4 Tbsp melted butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp dry mustard, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp chili powder.
  • Add chicken to the slow cooker and pour marinade over the top. Turn a couple times to coat in sauce. Set slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours then keep warm until ready to serve.
  • The chicken will be incredibly tender and easy to shred. Pull chicken with two forks and let it sit in slow cooker juices until ready to serve.

Assembly Tips & Instructions:

  • To assemble tacos: dice, grate and chop all of your fixings (see ingredients list above).
  • Warm up your tortillas by placing a 5 or 6 a time between two lightly damp paper towels and microwaving for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken first, then load 'em up with the rest of the toppings. We love a drizzle of Tabasco hot sauce on top.
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
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These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are super yummy! Enjoy! 🙂

Juicy and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe @natashaskitchen

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  • Morgan Nelson
    December 15, 2024

    Really yummy flavor with minimal prep work! Perfect weeknight meal!

    Reply

  • Deanna
    May 13, 2024

    Way too sweet, without much flavor. First time I didn’t like a recipe from here

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    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 13, 2024

      I’m sorry to hear you didn’t love it. It should be sweet and spicy but feel free to adjust the seasoning and ingredients according to your preferred taste.

      Reply

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