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Home » Main Dishes » Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.

Oct 22, 2017 · Modified: Aug 13, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 3 Comments

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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.

slow cooker taco chicken with tomatoes on a white tray

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.

The blend of spices I use in this recipe is similar to my homemade gluten free taco seasoning, which I always like to keep on hand in my pantry.

crockpot taco chicken on a white serving dish

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.

What to serve with this crockpot Mexican chicken:

  • chips and salsa verde
  • rice and beans
  • green salad
  • vegan cheesy spinach dip

tortilla chips with mexican chicken

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

When you’re headed into a busy season, it’s good to have a few easy slow cooker meals at the ready!

More allergy friendly slow cooker meals:

  • Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
  • Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Wild Rice Soup
  • Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

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crockpot taco chicken recipe
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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.
Keyword gluten free party food, kid friendly
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
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ Tablespoon sugar

Toppings:

  • fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
US Customary - Metric

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. 

Recipe Notes

If you'd like to prepare this for the freezer, simply place all the ingredients aside from the toppings in a ziploc freezer bag.

Seal and freeze - it should stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months.

When you want to prepare this, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then cook according to the instructions above.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Taco Chicken.
Amount per Serving
Calories
201
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
129
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
484
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
415
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
575
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
2.5
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2.4
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Annie

    February 02, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    great recipes! just to let you know, this is accidentally stuck in the Vegan Category. I just discovered your site and I love it for vegetarian recipes!! thanks :)

    Reply
  2. Claudia

    October 23, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this. The family loved it. I actually made it in my electric pressure cooker on the stew setting. It was delish. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      October 24, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that it was a hit! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

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