Crock Pot Chicken Soft Taco Meat

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 0
Crock Pot Chicken Soft Taco Meat
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)

Ready In

6 hours 10 min (low) or 3 hours 10 min (high)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 -6 chicken breasts
1 cup salsa ( we used medium )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 packet taco seasoning
flour tortilla ( for serving )
sour cream ( for serving )
corn ( for serving )
guacamole ( for serving )
shredded cheese ( for serving )
shredded lettuce ( for serving )
canned jalapeno slices ( for serving )
refried beans ( for serving )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5-6
Calories
350
Sugar
3g
Fat
8g
Crock Pot Chicken Soft Taco Meat is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed as a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. This recipe results in tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken that is perfect for soft tacos. The addition of toppings like sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and refried beans makes this meal filling and satisfying. One of the best things about this recipe is that it can be customized to suit your personal preferences by adjusting the spice level or choosing different accompaniments.

Instructions

1.Add chicken breasts, salsa, tomato paste, and taco seasoning to a slow cooker and stir to combine.
2.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred.
3.Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
4.Serve the shredded chicken with flour tortillas, sour cream, corn, guacamole, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, canned jalapeno slices, and refried beans.

PROS

Crock Pot Chicken Soft Taco Meat is an easy and affordable way to enjoy delicious soft tacos at home.

This recipe can be customized to suit your personal preferences in terms of spice level and accompaniments.

Cooking the chicken in a slow cooker results in tender and juicy meat that is easy to shred and perfect for tacos.

CONS

This recipe uses a packet of taco seasoning, which can be high in sodium and may contain additives such as MSG.

Slow cooker recipes require advanced planning as the cooking time can range from 3 to 8 hours.

Some people may find the texture of shredded chicken unappetizing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
The addition of salsa, tomato paste, and vegetables like corn and lettuce can increase the nutrient density of this meal.
However, the high sodium content of store-bought taco seasoning should be kept in mind if you are watching your salt intake.

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