Chicken Tacos in the Crock?

[annaonthemoon]

My husband is having a bunch of friends over at the end of the month for a steam-up on the garden railway. He's asked me if I could make something in the crock pot for everyone to nibble on, and has specifically requested tacos. I stupidly asked him "beef or chicken" and he replied "chicken

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[annaonthemoon]

Thanks!

[brknhalo241]

We do chicken tacos all the time. I just put 3-4 chicken breasts in the crockpot, more if you want extra, and add about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp of powdered garlic and about 1/2 tsp of chili powder and a light sprinkling of salt. Cook it on low for about 5-6 hours but check it before then. When the chicken is falling apart beneath the fork, then it can be shredded. I save a bit of the broth to add back to the shredded chicken to keep it moist. This is great on tacos and I also use it as a filling for frying up taquitos.

[annaonthemoon]

Thanks!

[jungle_mag]

What I do is put chicken breasts or thighs in the crock on the bottom, one can of corn (drained), one can of black beans (drained), and one jar of salsa. I let it cook for about 8 hours and shred it up :)

[annaonthemoon]

Thanks!

[_akathisia_]

I do the same thing, but I also chop up an onion, pepper, and put in a package of taco seasoning. And I add extra garlic. :)

[randomcub]

You could start with a whole chicken but I typically just buy boneless, skinless breasts & thighs -- it's easier.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Crock-Pot-Chicken-Taco-Meat-4957

[annaonthemoon]

Thanks. If it's easier to do breasts, works for me!

[randomcub]

Well, I just think it cuts down on time. It's not that you *couldn't* begin with a whole chicken-- but if I were doing shredded chicken I find it easier to not have to deal with the skin, bones, tendons, cartilage, and all that. Not having to pick through it makes it worth it to me to just get a pack of boneless skinless breasts or thighs (or some of each). Y'know?

[annaonthemoon]

That makes so much sense. I hadn't really thought about having to strain the stuff in the crock to get out all the itty bitty bones - good point!

[troopergroupie]

I do it with 3-4 chicken breasts 1 packet taco seasoning and 2 cans of rotel. Cook for 4-6 hours. Awesome!

[annaonthemoon]

I don't think we have Rotel in the UK, but I know what you mean. thanks!

[kjerlandsen]

I do this but instead of rotel, I use a jar of salsa. When the chicken is done. I just shred and add it back into the juices.