Looking for the perfect recipe for game day? These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are a fun and easy way to feed a crowd.
This Slow Cooker Chicken Taco recipe has become one of my go-to’s for parties. It’s so easy to make and serve when you have a bunch of people over. Everyone is happy because they can customize their tacos according to their tastes!
Slow cookers are the best for making party food! You can set it up and then forget about it while you finish any cleaning or decorating you need to do.
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Since this chicken cooks for hours in the slow cooker, it’s tender and full of flavor. Don’t worry about making too much, this chicken is great as leftovers! When I made this recipe earlier this week I made wayyyyy too much and had a ton of leftovers. I used it in a couple recipes this week like a chicken shepherd’s pie and enchiladas. It was so good and so easy to have the chicken ready to go!
We had a bunch of family members over for this meal, so I set up a make-your-own taco bar with lots of toppings and extras. It makes entertaining so much easier to do a buffet-style meal like this.
My taco bar featured a variety of shell options like these Old El Paso Stand ‘n Stuff taco shells and homemade guacamole I made using Avocados from Mexico.
Topping Ideas for your Taco Bar
Guacamole (either homemade or store-bought will work!)
Tomatos
Onions
Lettuce
Sour Cream
Black Olives
Salsa
Cheese
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Adobo seasoning, If you don't have it, it's a mixture of pepper, salt, garlic powder, turmeric and oregano
- Onion Powder
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the chicken broth over them.
- Season with Adobo seasoning and onion powder to taste. I usually like to add a little extra salt and pepper, but it's up to you.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours.
- Check to be sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly and then shred. Keep the chicken in the slow cooker on warm to serve if you can.
What is your favorite topping for homemade tacos?
Amanda Elizabeth says
This is one of my favorite crockpots to do and the meat can be put over just about anything!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Yes! I was so happy I made way too much this time. It came in handy to have it ready to go for the rest of the week.
Jeff B says
Very cool – thanks for sharing this Jenna! I’ve never made chicken in a slow cooker before. Do you think it would work okay with chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It would definitely work with chicken thighs! But if you use the bone-in kind it would be a little more work to remove the bones once it’s ready.
Mixed Kreations says
This looks delicious! I love taco’s, thanks for sharing your recipe in the crockpot.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Chicken tacos are my favorite, and this is such a fun and easy way to make them! Enjoy.
Gennie says
Your recipes are so on point! Always sound so good. 🙂
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thank you so much, Gennie! You are so sweet.
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Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Those look tasty! Perfect for game day.
Miz Helen says
What a great Slow Cooker Chicken recipe, it looks awesome! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Thanks for stopping by, Miz Helen!
Elise Laney says
I am a sucker for Mexican food. 🙂 my favorite taco topping is a HUGE glob of avocado or guacamole!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Guacamole is my favorite topping, too! Especially when I make my homemade recipe. Yum!
Laura Jean Gilleland says
Yum! I am thinking about doing a nacho bar for game day this weekend, but I could definitely use most components of this post!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Definitely! A nacho bar sounds like SO much fun.
Susannah Brinkley says
Jenna, you know how I feel about tacos! I need to get a new slow cooker but as soon as that happens, I am making these! They look amazing!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
You will love how easy (and delicious!) it is to make chicken tacos in the slow cooker! I hope you can get a new slow cooker soon.
Abby says
Chicken tacos are a favorite recipe in my house, but I’ve never tried them in the slow cooker! What a great idea for summer!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Making them in the slow cooker is so easy. It definitely helps with getting ready for a party, since you can focus on other things while the chicken cooks.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
We love chicken tacos, and never thought about putting them in the slow cooker! Great idea!!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
It makes it SO easy! Especially for feeding a crowd.
Iryna says
I love your taco bar. It’s actually nice to give people a choice to choose a topping they like. I have yet to upgrade to slow cooker, I’ve heard so many great things about it, but I keep on postponing the purchase.
I also like chicken tacos, it’s a foolproof option.
Once I tried making tacos with grilled salmon and it come out delicious.
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
You should definitely invest in a slow cooker! I love using mine. It’s perfect for meals like this since you can easily make a lot of food at once.