Ingredients
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 lime, juiced
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Tortillas (corn or whole grain)
– Optional toppings: avocado, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
Creating Healthy Crockpot Chicken Tacos is straightforward. Follow these steps for a delicious meal:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables: Layer the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, and garlic over the chicken.
3. Seasoning: Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
4. Add Lime Juice: Squeeze the lime juice evenly over all ingredients in the slow cooker.
5. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, mixing it with the other ingredients.
7. Prepare Tortillas: Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for a few seconds until soft.
8. Assemble Tacos: Spoon the chicken mixture into the tortillas and top with your choice of toppings.
9. Garnish: Add fresh cilantro and any additional toppings you desire, such as avocado or salsa.
These steps make it easy to whip up a batch of flavorful tacos that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 30g