Chipotle Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos

If you want a meal that’s both super simple and big on flavor, you’ve come to the right place. Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos are a true lifesaver on busy weeknights!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 239kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo
4 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup chicken broth
1 onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
2 pounds chicken breasts

Instructions

Place the chipotle peppers, tomato paste, and honey in the crockpot.
1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo, 4 ounces tomato paste, 2 tablespoons honey
Pour in the chicken broth and whisk all ingredients together.
1 cup chicken broth
Add in the diced onion and garlic, whisk together, then whisk in the seasoning.
1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
Add in the chicken breasts and then toss in the sauce to coat completely.
2 pounds chicken breasts
Set the crockpot to low for 4-6 hours, or 2-3 hours on high.
Shred the chicken, discarding of any bones, if necessary.
Serve on tacos, buns or freeze for meal prep.

Notes

Taste as You Go: If you love extra spice, toss in a little more chipotle powder or a dash of hot sauce. If you want it milder, reduce the peppers.
Watch the Time: Set your crock pot for 6-8 hours on low or about 2-3 on high. Overcooking can lead to dry chicken, so keep an eye on that.
Shred with Ease: Using a hand mixer on low can speed up shredding, but two forks and a cutting board work just fine.
Use Fresh Limes: A squirt of lime juice at the end brightens everything. It’s that little “wow” factor you’ll notice in each bite.
Keep Extra Toppings on Hand: Think sour cream, cheese, lettuce, or favorite taco toppings.
Try Lettuce Wraps: If you want to cut back on carbs, skip the tortillas and serve the chicken filling in crunchy lettuce leaves.

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