Slow-Cooker Chicken Tomatillo Tacos Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

These Slow-Cooker Chicken Tomatillo Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful tomatillo sauce until tender and juicy. The tangy and slightly spicy sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, creating a mouthwatering filling for the tacos. Serve the chicken in warm tortillas and top with your favorite taco toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, and lime. These tacos are perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.

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Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Chicken Tomatillo Tacos Recipe

  • 1/4 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 0.17 pound Tomatillos, Husks Removed And Quartered
  • 0.17 Small Onion, Chopped
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.17 Jalapeno, Seeded And Chopped
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.17 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.08 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1.50 L Flour Or Corn Tortillas
  • as per your need Optional Toppings: Avocado, Cilantro, Lime Wedges, Diced Onions, Salsa

Directions: Slow-cooker Chicken Tomatillo Tacos Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • STEP 2.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • STEP 3.Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  • STEP 4.Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking liquid.
  • STEP 5.Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave.
  • STEP 6.To serve, place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and top with your desired toppings.
  • STEP 7.Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Cooking Tips

  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add more jalapeno or even some diced green chilies.
  • For extra flavor, you can char the tomatillos, onion, and jalapeno under the broiler before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • To make the tacos even more delicious, you can lightly toast the tortillas on a hot skillet before filling them.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat the chicken, you can warm it in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, diced onions, and salsa.
  • These tacos are great for a casual dinner or for a taco bar party where guests can customize their own tacos.
Nutrition
value
390
calories per serving
27 g Fat35 g Protein1 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    27g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Carbs
    1g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    1g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    27g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    61mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    416mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    11mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    36mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    69mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    365mg
  • Selenium
    37mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp