Hello, week… if you’re like me, you’re already looking for the perfect recipe for Taco Tuesday tomorrow and every week… and this one is SO simple that you won’t even have to worry about it. During the summer, I hate using my stove top to boil a chicken but I love chicken tacos year round… boiling a chicken just feels like it makes the whole house a little hot and sticky, which adds a nice warmth in the house in the winter, but is just WAY too hot in summer.
This recipe is SUPER simple… start by layering half of a small jar of your favorite picante sauce– any kind and any level of spice your family likes will work just fine!
Next, layer on 2 pounds of chicken breasts (or use your favorite chicken meat– thighs, legs, even a whole chicken will work since you will be removing it to shred later).
Top with a packet of chicken taco seasoning (or your favorite taco seasoning blend), and pour the remaining picante sauce on top.
The picante sauce will help keep the chicken from getting dry, while also enhancing the seasoning for extra flavor.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Remove from the slow cooker and shred the meat. Return the meat to the slow cooker and give it a good stir, then leave it on warm until you’re ready to serve, or serve it right away.
Load up your tacos with all of your favorite fixin’s– I love a little bit of lettuce, tomato, and cheese on mine– and serve!
- 1 small jar picante sauce
- 2 lbs chicken
- 1 packet chicken taco seasoning
- In a crock pot, pour half of the jar of picante sauce.
- Place chicken on top of picante sauce.
- Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning.
- Pour the remaining picante sauce on top of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred chicken and serve on tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
