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Crockpot Taco Chicken

Cultural Context

Crockpot Taco Chicken is a fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and modern convenience cooking. This dish embodies the vibrant and bold tastes of Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed in homes for family meals or gatherings. The use of a slow cooker allows for the melding of spices and ingredients, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Today, variations of taco chicken are popular across the globe, showcasing the adaptability of Mexican flavors in various culinary contexts.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 large frozen chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Texas Street taco seasoning
24 ounces salsa
Texas Pete hot sauce

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive than cheddar.

1

Spray the crockpot with cooking spray.

2

Place 4 large frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot.

3

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of Texas Street taco seasoning over the chicken.

4

Pour a whole 24-ounce container of salsa on top of the chicken and seasoning.

5

Add a splash of Texas Pete hot sauce for extra spice (not measured).

6

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

7

After 6 hours, remove one chicken breast at a time and shred it with two forks.

8

Place the shredded chicken into a meal prep container.

9

Pour some of the cooking sauce over the shredded chicken before sealing the container for storage.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

crockpotcooking spraymeasuring spoonsmeal prep containers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Taco ChickenSlow Cooker Taco Chicken
Local Name: pollo taco en olla de cocción lenta

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