These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are the definition of easy comfort food. With just three simple ingredients and a hands-off cooking method, you’ll get incredibly tender, flavorful shredded chicken that’s perfect for tacos, bowls, salads, and more. This is a true set it and forget it recipe ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

As the chicken slowly cooks, it absorbs the seasoned broth and becomes so soft it practically shreds itself. Spoon it into warm tortillas, pile on your favorite toppings, and dinner is done.

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (Low)
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8

Why These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Are a Favorite

Only 3 ingredients: Simple, affordable, and pantry-friendly
Hands-off cooking: Let the slow cooker do the work
Super tender chicken: Shreds effortlessly
Versatile: Perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or salads

Southern Fried Chicken (Old-Fashioned, Crispy & Full of Flavor)

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Step by Step Instructions

1. Season the Broth

In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and taco seasoning until well combined.

2. Add to Slow Cooker

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the seasoned broth evenly over the chicken.

3. Cook Low & Slow

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easy to shred.

4. Shred the Chicken

Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded chicken into the cooking liquid so it absorbs all the flavor.

5. Serve

Spoon the juicy shredded chicken into warm corn tortillas and add your favorite toppings.

Taco Topping Ideas

Shredded lettuce or romaine
Chopped tomatoes
Sliced red onions
Fresh cilantro
Shredded cheese
Avocado or guacamole
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Salsa or pico de gallo

What to Serve with Chicken Tacos

Mexican rice
Refried beans or black beans
Mexican street corn (elote)
Chips and salsa
Simple green salad

Tips & Easy Variations

Extra flavor: Add a jar of salsa or a squeeze of lime juice
Spicier: Use hot taco seasoning or add chili powder
Juicier chicken: Cook on Low rather than High
Meal prep: Make ahead and use all week in wraps, quesadillas, or rice bowls

Storage & Freezing

Refrigerator:
Store leftover shredded chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer:
Freeze cooked chicken (with some cooking liquid) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 71
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 11g

These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos prove that great flavor doesn’t need a long ingredient list. Simple, tender, and endlessly customizable, this recipe is one you’ll come back to whenever you need an easy, reliable meal that everyone loves.