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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow-cooked chicken with vegetables, salsa, and beans, served in small tortillas with your choice of toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ?2 cupsdiced veggies such as onion, carrot, red/yellow/orange bell pepper, and/or sweet potato
  • ?3/4 cupmild salsa
  • ?1 teaspooncumin
  • ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • ?1 poundchicken thighs
  • ?2 cupsgarbanzo black, or pinto beans(or one 14.5 ounce can)
  • ?8 small tortillas corn or flour
  • ?Cheese salsa, guacamole, avocado for serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Add 2 cups diced vegetables, 3/4 cup mild salsa, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
  2. Arrange 1 pound chicken thighs in a single layer on top of the vegetable mixture.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  4. When cooking is complete, remove the chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.
  5. Puree the vegetable mixture until smooth using an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker, or transfer the hot mixture in batches to a regular blender (hold the lid and vent slightly) and blend until smooth; return the pureed sauce to the slow cooker.
  6. Add 2 cups beans (or one 14.5-ounce can, drained and rinsed) to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the shredded chicken and sauce.
  7. Cover and keep on Warm (or low heat) until ready to serve so the beans and chicken are heated through.
  8. Serve the chicken mixture in 8 small tortillas and top with cheese, salsa, guacamole, or avocado as desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in anairtight containerin the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 6 months. Heat in a heat-safe bowl in 60 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between, or in a small pot over low heat on the stove. Stir often to avoid scorching.
Use a mild salsa you like the flavor of. (You can use a medium spice one if your kids like spiciness more!)
Place the chicken in an even layer.
Use chicken tenders instead of chicken thighs if you’d like.
Try pinto beans, chickpeas, or black beans depending on what your family likes.
Serve the chicken mixture over rice for an easy take on burrito bowls.
Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, and any other taco toppings you like.
Serve deconstructed with the taco ingredients side by side for younger toddlers who may not be able to hold and eat a taco just yet.