Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

By Lori

8 Person

140 Minutes

0 Calories

Who says boneless, skinless chicken breasts have to be boring? This chicken has TONS of flavor! NOW, you have a chance to cook this delicious. It's got a spice from the chiles, some tang from the lime juice, and just a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar. We're in love. What's Taco Tuesday without some booze? Try pairing these tacos with one of our favorite cocktails: Moscato margaritas!

Ingredients

1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1/3 c. lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons chiles in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 chiles in adobo, chopped
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1/3 c. lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 can Mexican beer, such as Modelo
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons chiles in adobo sauce
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can Mexican beer, such as Modelo
4 chiles in adobo, chopped

Method

01

Place onions at the bottom of a slow cooker, then place chicken on top. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, chiles, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Pour lime juice mixture and beer over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
02

When chicken is tender, remove from slow cooker and shred, then return to a slow cooker with 3 tbsp. chilis in adobo sauce and toss with the cooking liquid. Remove chicken with slotted spoon or tongs and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.

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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

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( By Lori )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 8 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 125 Mins
Total Time 140 Mins

02 Ingredients

1/2 yellow onion, sliced

1/3 c. lime juice

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3 tablespoons chiles in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon chili powder

4 chiles in adobo, chopped

1/2 yellow onion, sliced

1/3 c. lime juice

1/2 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 can Mexican beer, such as Modelo

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 tablespoons chiles in adobo sauce

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 can Mexican beer, such as Modelo

4 chiles in adobo, chopped

03 Method

Step 1

Place onions at the bottom of a slow cooker, then place chicken on top. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, chiles, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Pour lime juice mixture and beer over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

Step 2

When chicken is tender, remove from slow cooker and shred, then return to a slow cooker with 3 tbsp. chilis in adobo sauce and toss with the cooking liquid. Remove chicken with slotted spoon or tongs and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.

04 Author