Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Slow Cooker Chili Lime Chicken Tacos, where tender chicken is infused with zesty lime and savory spices. These tacos are an effortless way to bring excitement to your taco night, combining juicy chicken, fresh toppings, and a soft tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas for serving
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place chicken breasts at the bottom.
- 2. In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- 3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
- 4. Shred the chicken using two forks in the slow cooker.
- 5. Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 6. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shredded chicken and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg