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slow cooker chicken tacos

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lisa Durham
@durhamity
Monroe, LA

My family loves tacos! And this recipe uses less expensive chicken thighs that can withstand hours of slow cooking without losing their texture.

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 8 Hr

Ingredients For slow cooker chicken tacos

  • 1 can
    green chiles,, diced
  • 1 jar
    salsa, (about 12 ounces; mild or spicy to taste
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs

How To Make slow cooker chicken tacos

  • 1
    Place chicken in the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with salsa, diced green chiles, cumin, onion and garlic. Cover and set on low. Cook for 8 hours.
  • 2
    Remove chicken from pot, shred, and return to juices.
  • 3
    Spoon chicken into taco shells, with whatever toppings your family likes. Or use the meat to make burritos, tostadas or as a filling for enchiladas.
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