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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

This easy taco recipe requires no pre-cooking. Simply combine chicken, black beans, and tomatoes in your slow cooker for a flavorful, healthy weeknight meal. Served with shredded cabbage and fresh toppings, these tacos are high in fiber and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz raw skinless chicken tenders
  • 15 oz low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed Goya brand recommended
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with mild green chiles Rotel brand recommended
  • 1.125 tsp chili powder
  • 0.75 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.125 tsp ground cumin additional
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp oregano
  • 1 medium scallion diced
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • 1.33 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar or lime juice
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 12 pcs crisp corn taco shells

Optional toppings

  • pico de gallo
  • 1 medium Hass avocado sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Season chicken with a pinch of salt, garlic powder, oregano, 0.125 tsp chili powder, and 0.125 tsp ground cumin.
  • Add the black beans and diced tomatoes with chiles to the crock pot. Season with remaining chili powder (1 tsp) and cumin (0.75 tsp).
  • Place chicken on top of the bean and tomato mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage with red wine vinegar or lime juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
  • Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
  • Drain beans and either transfer to a serving platter or return to the crock pot to keep warm. Top with shredded chicken, diced scallions, and chopped cilantro.
  • Warm the taco shells according to package directions.
  • Fill taco shells with equal amounts of the bean and chicken mixture. Top with cabbage and your favorite optional toppings like pico de gallo and sliced avocado.

Notes

These tacos make a perfect healthy dinner or meal prep option. For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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