Slow Cooker Taco Shredded Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Taco Shredded Chicken is an easy low sodium dinner made with chicken breast, taco seasoning, and broth.It cooks until tender, then shreds beautifully for tacos, bowls, and salads.Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, and family-friendly meals.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast thin sliced
- 2 packets low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells for serving
- Favorite toppings for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the low-sodium taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth or water over the seasoned chicken.
- Add the garlic powder, along with any extra salt-free spices you enjoy.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks in a large bowl, or shred it directly in the slow cooker.
- Toss the shredded chicken with the cooking juices to keep the Slow Cooker Taco Shredded Chicken moist and flavorful.
- Serve in taco shells with your favorite toppings, or use it for salads, burritos, nachos, or bowls.
Notes
This shredded chicken works beautifully in taco shells, lettuce wraps, burrito bowls, quesadillas, and salads. Top it with avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, plain yogurt or sour cream, and fresh cilantro for extra freshness. For a little heat, stir in diced green chiles or red pepper flakes.