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Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipe (Easy Taco Style)


  • Author: Chef Lucia Barrenechea Vidal
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Healthy crockpot chicken with taco seasoning, broth, lime, avocado, cilantro, and taco toppings.


Ingredients

Scale

3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon lime juice

Tortillas, for serving

Avocado, for serving

Fresh cilantro, for serving

Diced tomatoes, for serving

Sour cream or Greek yogurt, optional

Jalapeno slices, optional


Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  6. Stir shredded chicken into the cooking juices.
  7. Serve in tortillas with avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, and optional toppings.

Notes

Shred the chicken into the juices so it stays moist and flavorful.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg