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Crock Pot Street Tacos: A Simple Recipe You’ll Love!

A simple and delicious recipe for Crock Pot Street Tacos made with tender chicken thighs and topped with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 packet taco seasoning about 1 ounce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Toppings: chopped cilantro diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the crock pot. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  2. Add the chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes with green chilies to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the sauce. Add lime juice and mix well.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the shredded chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  7. Top with your choice of cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the crock pot.
  • Substitute chicken with beef or pork for a different flavor profile, adjusting cooking times as necessary.

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