Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4); 1/2 yellow onion, sliced; 1/3 c. lime juice; 4 chiles in adobo, chopped, plus 3 tbsp. chiles in adobo sauce; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1 can Mexican beer, such as Modelo; Corn tortillas; Shredded purple cabbage; Sliced jalapeño; Sliced avocado

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Mar 31, 2021

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.7

7 Ratings

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

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Who says boneless, skinless chicken breasts have to be boring? This chicken has TONS of flavor! It's got spice from the chiles, some tang from the lime juice, and just a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar.

Pro Tip! If you're not a beer drinker, swap in the can for 1 cup chicken broth or water.

Try pairing these tacos with one of our favorite cocktails: moscato margaritas!

Editor's Note: This introduction to this recipe was updated on March 31, 2021 to include more information about the dish

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Ingredients

2 lb.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
1/2
yellow onion, sliced
1/3 cup
lime juice
4
chiles in adobo, chopped, plus 3 tbsp. chiles in adobo sauce
2 tsp.
kosher salt
1 Tbsp.
packed brown sugar
1 tsp.
garlic powder
1 tsp.
chili powder
1/2 tsp.
cumin
1
can Mexican beer, such as Modelo

For serving

Corn tortillas
Shredded purple cabbage
Sliced jalapeño
Sliced avocado

Directions

1. Step 1Place onions at the bottom of slow cooker, then place chicken on top. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, chiles, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Pour lime juice mixture and beer over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
2. Step 2When chicken is tender, remove from slow cooker and shred, then return to slow cooker with 3 tbsp. chilis in adobo sauce and toss with the cooking liquid. Remove chicken with slotted spoon or tongs and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.