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    Home » Dinner Recipes » Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Tacos

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Tacos

    Published: Sep 11, 2014 · Modified: Oct 30, 2021 by Tammy Overhoff

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    Slow cooker southwest chicken tacos 317 calories 8 weight watchers points plus

    With kids being back at school and after school activities in full swing I need dinnertime to be quick and easy. As a result, my slow cooker has been getting quite the work out. I absolutely love the feeling of throwing ingredients into my slow cooker, not thinking about it all day, then at 5:00pm dinner is ready. Perfect!

    Not all slow cooker recipes are a home run so when I find one that tastes great, and my family enjoys, it goes immediately into the dinner rotation. Last week, I added slow cooker meatball subs, beef stroganoff, and Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dipto the list. Yesterday, I scored again with these slow cooker chicken tacos.

    Using shredded chicken in Mexican inspired dishes is nothing new for me. I make chicken quesadillas using my Mexican slow cooker chicken and salsa chicken recipe all the time. But, as you probably know, you can never have to many shredded chicken recipes. At least I can’t.

    I was inspired by this recipe when picking up a packet of Simply Organic ranch seasoning for buffalo slow cooker chicken. Next to it was a packet Southwest taco seasoning. Now I know I could make my own seasoning but the packet was right there, and less than $2, so I figured why not.

    I sprinkled the seasoning over 1.5 pounds (about 3) of chicken breasts, poured a can of enchilada sauce and green chilis over top, and then add a little chicken broth. Again, you can make your own enchilada sauce but if you don’t have time then pick up a can from the store. This is meant to be an easy throw together recipe.

    After it was done cooking for 5 hours I removed the chicken, shredded it, squeezed some lime on top, and then stirred in a little more of the sauce leftover in the slow cooker. I don’t put the chicken back into the sauce because I feel it becomes to “soupy”. I like to control the amount of liquid that goes in.

    I served the chicken in taco shells with avocado, salsa, lettuce, greek yogurt, and a little cheese. These tacos were DELICIOUS! I loved them. And better yet so did my kids. Whenever, my kids like a new recipe I feel more accomplished than when I handed in my 80 page thesis and earned my Masters Degree. Not kidding.

    Enjoy!

    Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Tacos

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 317kcal
    Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds chicken breast about 3 chicken breasts
    • 1 1.13 ounce package southwest taco seasoning (I use simply organic)
    • 1 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
    • 1 4.5 ounce can green chilis
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • Juice from 1/2 lime. Save the rest for individual tacos
    • chopped avocado greek yogurt, salsa, lettuce, and mexican cheese

    Instructions

    • Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Sprinkle seasoning packet over top of the chicken.
    • Pour in enchilada sauce, green chills, and chicken stock. Flip the chicken a couple times to make sure the ingredients are blended and chicken is coated.
    • Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
    • Remove chicken to a medium bowl and shred.
    • Squeeze lime juice over top. Stir in more of the liquid from the slow cooker a little at a time till you get the flavor you want. the liquid also keeps the chicken moist.
    • Serve with some chopped avocado, greek yogurt, lettuce, and mexican cheese

    Notes

    Make ahead instructions
    Chicken can be made completely ahead of time and stored in the freezer or refrigerator. Ingredients can also be put together in a freezer kit. Just combine all ingredients in a large ziplock bag and store in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then proceed with cooking instructions.
    **nutritional information was figured without the condiments. Please adjust accordingly depending what you put on your tacos.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g

     

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    About Tammy Overhoff

    Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. I’m the author of the Organize Yourself Skinny eBook & 30-day Workbook Bundle.

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    1. Lauren says

      January 11, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Hi Tammy,
      I LOVE your recipes and great ideas! Quick question about this one: Did you calculate the calories in the taco shells when you figured the calorie count for this recipe? (I’m sure it’s minimal). Also, how much did you put in each taco (approximately). It’s easy to throw in too much and double your calorie count, I’m sure. I don’t count calories too carefully, but am just curious. Thanks!

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