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How to Make Delicious Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

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Need a new idea for Taco Tuesday? These shredded salsa chicken tacos require only a few ingredients and can be made in your slow cooker while you go about your day.

Recipe Calories
Calories 185 calories
Recipe Fat
Fat 3 grams fat
Recipe Prep Time
Prep Time 5 minutes
Recipe Cook Time
Cook Time 4 hours
Recipe Yield
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups salsa (spice level to your liking)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Low-fat sour cream (use Greek yogurt as a replacement for sour cream)
  • 4 wheat tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Mexican-blend shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Place chicken inside the slow cooker and cover with 2 cups of salsa. Toss to combine and cover with lid.
  2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  3. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and toss with the remaining salsa and juices until everything is thoroughly combined.
  4. Place spoonful of chicken into warm tortilla and add a teaspoon of sour cream on top. Add shredded cheese and shredded lettuce.

Salsa brands that are lower in sodium include: Mrs. Renfro’s Salsa or Green Mountain Gringo Salsa

100% whole wheat tortillas brands include: HOLA Nola, LaTortilla Factory, Siete Foods Almond or Chickpea tortillas, Mission Whole Wheat Tortilla

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