Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken for Street Tacos
Tender, flavorful shredded chicken cooked slowly to perfection, perfect for authentic street-style tacos bursting with traditional Mexican flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Corn tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice.
- Let it soak in the juices for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve the shredded chicken warm on corn tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with diced onions, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime or your favorite salsa. You can also top with crumbled queso fresco for an authentic touch.