Dana’s Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are one of my favorite weeknight dinners to prepare for the family. This dish comes together so easily, and it fills the house with the most wonderful aroma as it cooks away in the slow cooker all day long.
What makes this recipe truly special is how the salsa and tomato sauce meld together with those warm spices to create the most flavorful chicken you’ve ever tasted. The slow cooker does all the work for you, transforming simple ingredients into something absolutely delicious that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day.
I love serving these tacos at family gatherings because everyone gathers around and builds their own, just the way they like it. It’s such a joy to see my grandchildren’s faces light up when they taste how tender and seasoned the chicken is — this dish always brings us closer together around the dinner table.
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Dana’s Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken
- 0.16666666666667 ounce Tomato Sauce
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 2 tablespoon Seasoning Mix
Instructions
- Mix the salsa, tomato sauce and spices.
- Place chicken in slow cooker and cover with tomato sauce mixture.
- Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
- Shred with fork.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Ideas to serve with: shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, tortillas and any other favorite toppings.
