Grab a bottle of tequila and your slow cooker, friends. It’s taco time.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos


  • Author: Alex Palmerton
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3.5-6 hours
  • Total Time: 17 minute

Description

These chicken tinga tacos are so easy thanks to your slow cooker or crockpot. You’ll never make another crockpot taco recipe again!


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Ingredients

  • 22.5 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. The Spice Guy Tinga Tomorrow blend
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Street taco tortillas (we used corn)
  • Optional Toppings — cilantro, cotija cheese, avocado, sour cream, etc.

Instructions

  • Heat skillet to medium-high heat with 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • While pan is heating, cover chicken breasts on both sides in 1 Tbsp. of Tinga Tomorrow blend.
  • Add chicken to skillet and sear 1-2 minutes on both sides to lock in flavor for slow cooker.
  • Add diced onion to bottom of the slow cooker, top with seared chicken.
  • Add tomatoes and remaining 1 Tbsp. of Tinga Tomorrow. (Add more if you prefer more spice)
  • Slow cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.5.
  • When finished, open lid, shred chicken with two forks and mix with liquid. Re-cover and cook on high for at least 30 more minutes.
  • Drain excess liquid if needed. Serve on tortillas with optional toppings.