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Celebrate Taco Tuesday any week with ease! Toss these simple ingredients into your slow cooker or pressure cooker and voilà! Flavorful, delicious, juicy chicken to enjoy with your favorite taco toppings. Everyone loves Taco Tuesdays for a simple reason; they give us an excuse to eat tacos! But with Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos, you can enjoy Taco Tuesday regardless of what day of the week it is! The chicken is slow cooked to tender perfection and soaked in flavorful bouncy salsa for even greater richness and tang. Served on top of a crispy shell, Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos are a delectable way to greet yourself after a long day. Make sure you have your favorite toppings at the ready!
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Optional, for serving:
- 10 corn or flour tortilla shells, warmed
- Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese, to taste, shredded
- romaine lettuce, to taste, shredded
- Roma tomatoes, to taste, diced
- avocados, to taste, diced
- sour cream, to taste
- hot sauce, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker.
Step 2 -Using a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, the cumin, the coriander, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Step 3 -Pour the spice mixture evenly over both of the sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 4 -Add the garlic and the salsa over the chicken breasts, making sure to cover the chicken entirely.
Step 5 -Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 5-6 hours.
Step 6 -Transfer the chicken breasts and let them cool on a cutting board until they can be easily handled.
Step 7 -Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Step 8 -Add in the cilantro and toss to coat.
Step 9 -Taste for seasoning, and add the extra salt and the extra pepper, as needed.
Step 10 -Place the shredded chicken in the tortilla shells and serve with your favorite toppings.

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