Ingredients
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Gathering your ingredients is like setting the stage for a culinary story that unfolds in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need to bring these tacos to life:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup salsa (choose your preferred spice level)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 corn tortillas
- Your choice of toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and sour cream
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs for a slightly richer flavor, or use a low-sodium salsa to reduce salt content without sacrificing taste.
Instructions
Now, let’s walk through the steps to create these delightful tacos:
- Start by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the salsa mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat, about 1-2 minutes on each side, until they’re soft and pliable.
- Assemble your tacos by filling each tortilla with a generous scoop of the shredded chicken mixture. Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Cooking should be as much about intuition as it is about following a recipe. Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your family’s taste, just like I do for mine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International