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Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker Taco Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free)

Published: Apr 15, 2019 · Modified: May 2, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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The best Slow Cooker Taco Chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, even quesadillas! This healthy Mexican shredded chicken is so easy to throw in the Crock-Pot, it's gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! Grab your favorite taco sauce and relax as your weeknight dinner cooks itself to perfection!

bowl of slow cooker shredded taco chicken

What's easier and more delicious than slow cooker chicken? The most requested weeknight dinner in the household and one that doesn't need much planning! Get out that vintage Crock-Pot, chicken breasts, taco sauce, and few extra Mexican ingredients, and let dinner cook itself! (While you drool over the smell of the chicken simmering away in the slow cooker!) The best part? You can shred the taco chicken and use it in meals throughout the week, making it an optimal meal prep option!

slow cooker shredded chicken tacos and taco chicken meat

How to make taco chicken in the slow cooker

You only need a few ingredients, technically you only need chicken and taco sauce, but to make this chicken meal worthy and ready for tacos straight from the crock, I suggest adding a few "extras" to the mix!

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Mild or Spicy Taco Sauce (I use this sauce)
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Green Chilies
  • Chopped Onion
  • Oregano
  • Chili Powder
  • Cumin

That's it! Just dump all your ingredients in the slow cooker, set it to low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. You can't mess this up! It's totally hands off! When you come home from work it will be done for you or it will just be cooking itself while you work from home, never having to think about blocking out an hour for dinner prep!

white bowl of slow cooker shredded taco chicken

How to make shredded chicken for tacos

Once you've cooked the taco chicken in the slow cooker or Crock-Pot, you have a few easy options for shredding it. #1 You can take two forks and shred the cooked chicken right in the slow cooker with all the excess sauce. #2 You can remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them on a separate plate or in a bowl, allowing you to add excess sauce as needed or desired. #3 Add the chicken breasts to a stand mixer and let the mixer shred it for you! You can also do with a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer. #4 You can also shred the cooked meat in a food processor using the slicer blade, and lightly pulsing the processor as you guide the meat through.

overhead shot of slow cooker taco chicken

What can you use shredded taco chicken for?

The obvious one, TACOS! You can also use the shredded chicken for a delicious burrito filling, tostadas, quesadillas, nachos, burrito/Mexican bowls, just straight up, served over salad greens or a grain! Endless possibilities and can work for whatever craving you've got! You can also add some corn and black beans to the slow cooker and have an entire Mexican chicken meal ready for you without having to add anything after the cooking process!

Can you freeze slow cooker taco chicken?

Sure you can! Here you have two options. #1 All all the ingredients to a large Ziplock bag and freeze, flat, in the freezer to use at a later date (3 months max for optimal results). When you're ready to make it, thaw the entire bag in the fridge overnight and in the morning, dump the entire bag contents in the slow cooker and cook as usual. #2 You can freeze the cooked and shredded chicken, once completely cooled in the fridge, by dividing it up into individual portions in freezer bags, laying flat to completely freeze, and then thawing them out in the fridge overnight for meals as needed (2-3 months max for optimal results).

hand grabbing a shredded chicken taco

Is taco chicken healthy?

This recipe is! Not only is it a healthy weeknight meal, but this shredded taco chicken is gluten-free, paleo, top allergen-free, whole 30 approved, low-carb, and has no excess oils, sugars, or sadness! Super kid-friendly, super diet friendly, just a great all-around meal protein!

Can you use chicken thighs instead?

If you only have chicken thighs and really want shredded slow cooker taco chicken, sure! You'll be adding to the fat content, just there is no reason why you can't swap chicken breasts for the same amount in weight as chicken thighs.

What are the best gluten-free tortillas to use for tacos?

If you are aiming to make shredded chicken tacos with this taco chicken, a great soft tortilla to use is Mission brand gluten-free flour tortillas. For a grain-free and paleo soft tortilla option, Siete cassava four tortillas are great! If you want a soft tortilla large enough for a burrito, BFree Foods has you back!

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken

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The best Slow Cooker Taco Chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, even quesadillas! This healthy Mexican shredded chicken is so easy to throw in the Crock-Pot, it's gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! Grab your favorite taco sauce and relax as your weeknight dinner cooks itself to perfection!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 2 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 8 oz Mild Taco Sauce (or spicy)
  • 1 Cup Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (no-salt added)
  • ½ Cup Chopped Green Chilies
  • ½ Cup Chopped Onion
  • 2 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ Tsp Cumin

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredints in a large slow cooker in order listed.
  2. Cover and cook the chicken on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using whichever method you desire.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

Keywords: slow cooker chicken, taco chicken, chicken tacos, chicken, slow cooker taco chicken, paleo, keto, whole 30, grain-free, gluten-free, allergy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, fish-free, sesame-free

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slow cooker shredded chicken taco and shredded taco meat

I have a feeling I know what you'll be cooking up this week! If you want MORE delicious slow cooker chicken recipes, look no further!

Other slow cooker chicken recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
  • Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

So tell me:

+ What will you be making with your slow cooker taco chicken?

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Comments

  1. Jeremy@ThirstyDaddy

    April 23, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    looks fantastic. My crock pot is in the basement gathering dust but I think I could handle this

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 24, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Haha, get that baby out! I keep mine in the basement, but in a cozy cabinet 😛

      Reply
  2. sam

    April 23, 2019 at 6:26 am

    This is right up my street, looks delicious X

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 23, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply
  3. Dellene Becker

    April 23, 2019 at 4:39 am

    This looks delicious and so versatile

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 23, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Miz Helen

    April 20, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Your Slow Cooker Taco Chicken looks so delicious! Must make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 20, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Sharon Rausch

    April 19, 2019 at 4:41 am

    I learn so much from you as well! Thank you so much for sharing your helpful information.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 19, 2019 at 7:42 am

      And what did you learn?

      Reply
  6. Toni | Boulder Locavore

    April 18, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    This looks really good!! Would love to give it a try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 19, 2019 at 7:41 am

      I bet you would, Toni.

      Reply
  7. Briana

    April 17, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    I'm bookmarking this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 17, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Great!

      Reply
  8. candy

    April 17, 2019 at 7:51 am

    Anytime I can use my crock pot I am all in for a meal like this chicken taco.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 17, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      This chicken is great for real tacos!

      Reply
  9. Shirley

    April 17, 2019 at 7:01 am

    This looks super simple and delicious! I'm going to give it a try this weekend. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 17, 2019 at 7:45 am

      I hope you enjoy it, Shirley!

      Reply
  10. Liren | Kitchen Confidante

    April 16, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    I have to add this to our meal planning - no excused getting dinner on the table when you have this ready!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 17, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Great for so many meals beyond just dinner!

      Reply
  11. aisasami

    April 16, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    I don't have a slower cooker but I do have a rice cooker that acts like a slow cooker. I have to try this in that!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 17, 2019 at 7:43 am

      Lol, alright then!

      Reply
  12. Bella

    April 16, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    These tacos looks so good! They are for sure one of my fav meals!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      The recipe is not FOR tacos, but thanks!

      Reply
  13. Jasmine Hewitt

    April 16, 2019 at 10:22 am

    we love taco night! this should go over nicely

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Great way to use this chicken!

      Reply
  14. Rachel R Ritlop

    April 16, 2019 at 8:50 am

    mmm these sound so good! can't wait to make for dinner!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 11:46 am

      The pairing possibilities are endless!

      Reply
  15. Kat& Phil

    April 15, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    This recipe looks great Rebecca! Tacos are a weekly part of our repertoire. We'll have to try this spin on our next batch! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 7:30 am

      That's great that you can use these for your tacos then!

      Reply
  16. Lily

    April 15, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    Love me some chicken tacos, so I am definitely going to try these soon.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 7:29 am

      So no fuss! Just get out those tortillas!

      Reply
  17. Aarika

    April 15, 2019 at 9:01 pm

    This looks delicious and perfect for tacos. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 7:28 am

      Such an easy filling for ANYTHING!

      Reply
  18. Leigh Suznovich

    April 15, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Oh I love how simple and flavorful this looks! Perfect for our next taco night.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 16, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Lori Geurin

    April 15, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    I love making healthy recipes in my slow-cooker and these chicken tacos look so flavorful and delicious! Can't wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 15, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Always a fail-proof way to make healthy EASY chicken!

      Reply
  20. linda

    April 15, 2019 at 11:04 am

    this looks so good! i wanan cover it in cheese and gobble it up!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 15, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Haha, well, dairy-free cheese!

      Reply
  21. Heather

    April 15, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I'm sure my family would love this recipe! Definitely printing for later.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 15, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Fantastic! Enjoy, Heather!

      Reply
  22. Annaliese

    April 15, 2019 at 10:01 am

    Just pinned this recipe- definitely need to try for dinner sometime soon. YUM!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 15, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      So easy to just dump it all in and go!

      Reply
  23. Jay | Life of Creed

    April 15, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Yum!! One of my go-to easy meals is chicken tacos in the crockpot. I usually add Rotel, but next time I make it, I will try it with fire roasted diced tomatoes like you make yours.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      April 15, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      Fire-roasted are always my go-to canned tomatoes!

      Reply

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