Taco Night Made Easy: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful meal that practically makes itself, these slow cooker chicken tacos are perfect. The chicken cooks low and slow in a tangy-sweet, smoky sauce until it’s tender enough to shred with a fork. Pile it onto warm tortillas, add your favorite toppings, and dinner is ready!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup hot water
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 Tbsp melted butter
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp paprika

Instructions

1.  Make the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the water, ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, chili powder, and paprika until well combined.

2.  Slow cook the chicken
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the chicken, turning a couple of times so the meat is coated.

 
3.  Cook

• On high for about 4 hours
• Or on low for about 6 hours

Once finished, switch to the “keep warm” setting until ready to serve.

 
4.  Shred and soak
Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir it back into the juices so it stays moist and flavorful.

Serving Ideas

• Spoon the shredded chicken into soft tortillas for tacos.
• Use it in burrito bowls, quesadillas, or nachos.
• Top with shredded cheese, salsa, avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

Pro Tip: Make a double batch and freeze half for quick weeknight dinners!