3-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Taco Meat
An easy and flavorful chicken taco meat recipe made in a crock pot with just three ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup butter
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a small crock pot with cooking spray (optional).
- Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Slice the butter into pats and arrange them on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on Low for 300-420 minutes or High for 180-240 minutes.
- If time allows, turn off the heat and let the chicken rest, covered, for 30-45 minutes.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken, then serve with taco shells and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté onions or peppers and add them to the crock pot. Adjust taco seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: taco meat, crock pot, slow cooker, chicken taco, easy dinner