3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Okay, you have me….. the final product is definitely more than 3-ingredients! However, cooking the chicken is as easy as 1-2-3. If you have your own taco seasoning, feel free to use that. Otherwise, use the DIY taco seasoning recipe to make up the remainder of the flavour.

Say goodbye to evening dinner stress—this ultra-simple slow-cooker taco recipe is your new weeknight hero!

Why You’ll Love It

• Minimal effort, max flavor: Just chicken, taco seasoning, and broth—toss ’em in the crockpot and let dinner cook itself. It’s a game-changer for busy evenings
• Feeding a crowd? No problem. Makes about 8 servings—perfect for families, leftovers, or meal-prep wins Allrecipes.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 Tbsp taco seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 cup chicken broth

How to Make It

1. Layer everything in the slow cooker.
2. Cook on Low for 6–8 hours.
3. Shred the chicken and scoop it into warmed tortillas.
4. Add your favorite toppings: cheese, lettuce, salsa, guac—whatever your taco-loving heart desires Allrecipes+1Facebook+1.

Pro Tips

• Make extra! It keeps well—use it for nachos, bowls, or quesadillas.
• Mix up the toppings: black beans, pickled onions, spicy slaw, Greek yogurt—this chicken plays well with all flavors Facebook+3Allrecipes+3tiktok.com+3.
• Style your tortillas: corn, flour, or lettuce wraps—they all work.

In Your Words

“My absolute favorite recipe for tacos! SO easy to make, highly recommend!”

Print Recipe

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3-ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Author: Crystal Higgins Cooking Method: Slow Cooker Cuisine: Canadian, Mexican Courses: Casual Lunch Or Dinner, Post-Workout Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Egg Free High Protein Nut Free S Slow Cooker

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 8

Dietary:

F Family Friendly

Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner made with just three ingredients! These slow-cooker chicken tacos are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd—just set it and forget it.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 4-6 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 2 cups salsa or pico de gallo
• 4 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (Use your own, or see below for a homemade recipe!)

DIY Taco Seasoning

• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp ½ smoked paprika
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Add chicken, salsa and taco seasoning to the slow cooker.
   
2. Set on high and cook for 4 hours.
3. Once cooked, shred the chicken with 2 forks and it will pull apart easily to mix with the salsa and seasoning.
4. Assemble as tacos or a salad based on the vegetables and ingredients you have on hand.