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Shredded cooked chicken mixed with sliced green and red bell peppers in a savory sauce.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

These slow cooker pulled chicken tacos are juicy, tender, and easy to make. Chicken breast cooks low and slow until perfect, then shreds effortlessly. They are simple, hands-off tacos ready for any meal.
Course Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, International, Mexican
Keyword chicken breast, chicken taco, chicken tacos, salsa, shred, shredded chicken, shredded chicken tacos, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken tacos, taco, taco seasoning, tortilla
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 189kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 Piece Onion small, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 Piece Red Bell Pepper or Orange Bell Pepper, chopped into strips
  • 1 Piece Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 2 Pieces Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 Cup Water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients by slicing the onion and peppers into even strips, and dissolve bouillon in water or set aside broth.
  • Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and sprinkle half the taco and ranch seasoning on each side for full flavor.
  • Layer sliced onions and bell peppers over the chicken, spreading evenly to ensure balanced cooking.
  • Pour the broth or bouillon water around the sides of the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–6 hours until tender.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks, mix with the veggies and juices, and serve hot in tacos, over rice, or on salads.

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for easy shredding. They stay tender and soak up the taco seasoning beautifully.
  • Layer onions and peppers under the chicken to add extra flavor. This also keeps the meat juicy while it cooks.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker. Mixing it back into the juices makes every bite flavorful.
  • Serve with fresh toppings like salsa, avocado, or cheese. These add color, crunch, and balance to the soft, savory chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 2462mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1256IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg