Growing up, we always had beef tacos, but every once in a while, chicken tacos is fun to do. And since this recipe comes to together with just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, it’s perfect for busy weeknights. We usually get a couple of dinners out of this recipe, a lunch for me, then I’ll freeze the rest for a later date. Sometimes, I’ll use some of the leftover chicken taco meat to make Quesadillas or Enchiladas. Otherwise, you just get tired of tacos!

How to Freeze Chicken Taco Meat
When I freeze the leftovers, I cool them completely, then place in a freezer bag. (Don’t forget to label and date it.) Then I put it on top of a flat cookie sheet in the freezer. After a couple of hours, it’s frozen flat, so that I can stash it away in the freezer for some other day. To cook, thaw overnight and microwave on reheat.

Need some side dishes? Make a cheesy, gooey, bean dip with refried beans and cream cheese. Or roast some of those baby carrots.

Need some desserts? Pick up some canned pineapple and cherries to make a dump cake. Or use a box of brownie mix and chocolate cake mix to make Brownie Cake.

Love slow cooker recipes? Try these:

• Thai Coconut Curry Slow Cooker Recipe
• Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
• Chicken Shawarma
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Taco night made easy with a few simple ingredients!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Chicken Tacos

Servings 6 servings

Author Jayme

Ingredients

• A jar of salsa – as hot or as mild as you want
• 4 chicken breasts about 2 lbs.
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice optional
• 1 packet of taco seasoning optional
• Taco fixings of choice shells, cheese, lettuce, tomato, more salsa, sour cream, whatever floats your boat

Instructions

• Coat your slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Put your chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Dump the salsa on top.
• Add the lime juice on top (if using).
• Dump the taco seasoning on top (if using).
• Cook on low until chicken is done, about 4-6 hours.
• Shortly before serving, use 2 forks to pull apart the chicken. You can make the chunks as big or as little as you want.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove from crockpot and place into shells. Add your favorite taco fixings.
• Eat some tacos!

Notes

Freezer Tip:
When I freeze the leftovers, I just put them into a freezer baggie, label it (don’t forget the date!) and put it on top of a flat cookie sheet in the freezer. After a couple of hours, it’s frozen flat, so that I can stash it away in the freezer for some other day.

Jayme is a wife to 1 and a mother to four little boys. She coupons, but isn’t super extreme about it. She price matches and loves it! While she likes to cook, she’s in the stage of life where simple is usually better! She never knows how many hands she’ll have free at dinner time! You can find her at No Regrets Living.

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