Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 8 oz. cream cheese
at room temperature
- 1 15 oz. can black beans
drained
- ¾ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup red onion
diced
- ½ cup salsa or diced tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro
- ½ Tablespoons garlic
minced
- ¾ cup shredded Mexican Cheese
optional
Directions
- 1
Sprinkle the chicken with cumin and garlic salt and place in the crock pot along with the lime juice and cream cheese. Cook in the crock pot on high for about 2 hours or low for about 4, until the chicken is white and soft enough to shred apart with two forks.
- 2
Add all remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
- 3
Serve over a bed of lettuce, rice, or with soft or hard taco shells!
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About this Recipe
Craving easy, flavorful tacos without the fuss? This Crock Pot Chicken Tacos recipe delivers tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal that practically makes itself.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the magical combination of ingredients. Tender chicken slow-cooks to perfection, then gets mixed with a creamy base of room temperature cream cheese, robust black beans, sweet corn, and a kick from salsa, creating an irresistible filling that practically makes itself.
Prepare for a taco experience that's both comforting and bursting with flavor. You'll enjoy succulent, fall-apart chicken bathed in a rich, velvety sauce infused with cumin, garlic, and bright lime. Each bite offers a delightful medley of textures: the hearty shredded chicken, the tender black beans, the pops of sweet corn, and the subtle crunch of red onion, all coming together in a satisfying, fuss-free meal.
Feel free to tailor these Crock Pot Chicken Tacos to your liking. Swap the boneless chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs for an even richer flavor, or adjust the heat by choosing a mild or spicy salsa. While the shredded Mexican cheese is optional, it adds another layer of creamy goodness. You can also try pinto beans instead of black beans for a slight variation in flavor and texture.
These creamy chicken tacos are perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. Serve them warm in your favorite tortillas with extra fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or your preferred taco toppings.