Description
Succulent chicken, zesty lime, and savory spices simmer to perfection, creating a burst of flavor in these easy slow-cooker tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces chunky salsa
- 0.5 lime’s juice
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 12 Mission Carb Balance tortillas
- 2 avocados, mashed
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1 lime, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine & Cook: Place the chicken breasts, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chunky salsa, lime juice, paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper into your slow cooker. Stir everything together thoroughly, ensuring the chicken is completely coated with the flavorful spice and salsa mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, or for a gentler cook, set it to low for 6 hours, until the chicken is wonderfully tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred & Thicken: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Give the whole mixture a good stir. To allow some moisture to evaporate and intensify the flavors, continue cooking for an additional 1 hour with the lid slightly ajar.
- Warm Tortillas: Lightly toast your Mission Carb Balance tortillas on a stovetop. Cook for about 20-30 seconds per side until they are slightly warm and show a hint of browning.
- Assemble & Serve: Build your delicious tacos! Fill each warm tortilla with the savory shredded chicken. Top generously with creamy mashed avocado, a dollop of sour cream, a refreshing lime slice, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy meal!
Notes
A very small amount of oil can be used for a healthy touch when warming tortillas if desired. Nutrition estimates provided per serving.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT300M
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
- Fiber: 10.7 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg