Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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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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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

Toppings/ Taco accessories:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

4.86 from 63 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

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.

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Ingredients 

Servings: 6 -8

For the Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken:

• 2 lbs 4-5 count Chicken Breasts, 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

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

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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.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $$

These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are super yummy! Enjoy! 🙂