Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.

In need of a simple weeknight meal? This slow cooker taco chicken is super easy and so delicious! Serve it with taco shells, tortilla chips, or inside of burritos.

Sometimes you just need a super easy, hands-off meal. But of course you want it to be super tasty, too…something the whole family will eat and love. This slow cooker taco chicken is just the recipe you’ve been looking for.

It’s so easy – you just put the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and walk away. After several hours, you will have flavorful, juicy, delicious chicken to put inside tacos or quesadillas, or to serve over rice or chips.

This is a simple recipe, but the result is delicious.

This recipe makes a fair amount of chicken, so it’s perfect for serving at a party or potluck. Or if you’re serving it to your family, you will have leftovers, which is always nice.

This slow cooker taco chicken is:

• gluten free and free of the top 8 allergens
• perfect for busy weeks
• family friendly – kids love this chicken in tacos or even plain

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Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.

This slow cooker taco chicken is delicious served over tortilla chips, or inside taco shells, or burritos. Gluten free and dairy free. 

Course Entree

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 201 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 onions sliced
• 15 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 Tablespoon sugar
• fresh cilantro
• cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

1. Drizzle the olive oil in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and sliced onions in the slow cooker. 

2. Add the tomatoes, water, and all the spices. Stir. Place the cover on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours. 

3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Garnish with the cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro. 

4. Serve in taco shells or over tortilla chips with your choice of toppings. 

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 129mg43%

Sodium 484mg21%

Potassium 415mg12%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 575IU12%

Vitamin C 2.5mg3%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

When you’re headed into a busy season, it’s good to have a few easy slow cooker meals at the ready! Try these for those weeks that are just a little too hectic:

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

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