Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced; 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can); 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), warmed; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in smoky chipotle sauce, piled into warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings. A high-protein dinner that practically makes itself.

375 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Mexican-AmericanDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinHigh FiberAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can)
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp kosher salt
8 corn tortillas (6-inch), warmed
2 limes, cut into wedges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 peppers minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can), 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Pour over the chicken.
3

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
4

Verify the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Shred directly in the slow cooker using two forks and toss to coat with the sauce.
5

Serve the pulled chicken in 8 warmed corn tortillas (6-inch) topped with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of limes.

Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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