Description
Tender, juicy shredded chicken slow-cooked with bold spices and wrapped in soft tortillas, topped with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your slow cooker to low heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the slow cooker is clean and ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker, pour the mixture over them, and add chopped onions.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix with juices, then squeeze lime juice over it.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fill tortillas with shredded chicken and top with cilantro.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before serving for better texture
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freeze for longer storage and reheat gently
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg