Crock Pot Chicken Tacoladas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 4
Mouth-watering Crock Pot Chicken Tacoladas recipe for dinner
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Ready In

6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 chicken thighs
2 chicken breasts
1 jar green enchilada sauce ( I use 505 brand )
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
12 -15 flour tortillas
salsa ( optional )
chopped onion ( optional )
shredded cheese ( optional )
shredded lettuce ( optional )
chopped tomato ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-15
Calories
450
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Crock Pot Chicken Tacoladas are a decadent and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a party. The dish is made by slow-cooking chicken in green enchilada sauce and cream of chicken soup until it's tender and juicy. The chicken is then shredded and wrapped in flour tortillas, covered in sauce, and baked until crispy and golden brown. You can customize the dish by serving it with chopped onions, shredded cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. The flavors of this dish are bold and spicy, making it a crowd-pleaser for anyone who loves Mexican cuisine.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, place the chicken thighs and breasts and pour the enchilada sauce on top.
2.Add the condensed cream of chicken soup to the slow cooker and mix until all the chicken is coated.
3.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4.Once the chicken is done, shred it with two forks and mix it with the sauce.
5.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and fill each flour tortilla with chicken and a bit of sauce. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
6.Cover the tortillas with any remaining sauce from the slow cooker and bake for about 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

The crock pot method ensures that the chicken is tender and juicy.

It’s a versatile dish that can be served with any toppings or side dishes you like.

CONS

The dish is relatively high in calories and fat due to the use of chicken thighs and cheese.

Some people may find the sauce too spicy or tangy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the healthiest due to its high calorie and fat content, it does provide a good amount of protein from the chicken.
The green enchilada sauce contains jalapeños and green chilies, which can offer some health benefits due to their high vitamin C content.
To make the recipe healthier, you can use chicken breasts instead of thighs and reduce the amount of cheese used.

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