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4 chicken tacos with other toppings laid out on a plate with some lime wedges on a blue background with a glass of water with ice.
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Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

These easy shredded chicken tacos take just 5 minutes to prep and then are cooked in your crock pot to perfection!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: £2.12

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breast (£4.25)
  • 400 g 1can of chopped tomatoes (£0.32)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (£0.39)
  • 2-3 whole fresh chillies (£0.55)
  • 1 red onion (£0.10)
  • 1 lime, slice into wedges (£0.25)
  • Fresh coriander (£0.55)
  • 8 mini tacos (£0.90)
  • Few dollops of creme fraiche or sour cream (£1.20)
  • Optional sprinkle of cheese of choice

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Start by adding the chopped tomatoes, garlic, fresh chillies (I left the seeds in for extra spice but you can remove if preferred) spices, a small handful of coriander and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until combined.
  • Add the chicken breast into your slow cooker/crock pot, along with the olive oil and seasoned tomato mix. Stir to combine and cook for 3 hours on high, or 4 hours on low.
  • Once ready, use two forks to shred the chicken, then stir to evenly coat in the sauce.
  • Combine the creme fraiche/sour cream with a squeeze of lime juice, some finely chopped coriander and stir to combine.
  • Lightly toast your wraps and add a layer of the tangy creamy sauce. Then serve with a portion of chicken. Top with diced onion, fresh coriander, sprinkle of optional cheese and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking by setting the slow cooker on low if you'll be out all day to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Prepare the taco chicken in advance for an easy weeknight meal or to store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 17g