Easy Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Verde Tacos
This is one of the best chicken taco recipes because you can use the chicken for so much more than just tacos! Incredibly tender even after shredding, it has a spicy, bold, and citrusy flavor that’s perfect for nachos, quesadillas, and more. Make a double batch of easy slow-cooker spicy chicken verde tacos to serve with tacos and save some for later.
LA VICTORIA®
LA VICTORIA®
Recipe - 511 - LINCOLN HEIGHTS
Easy Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken Verde Tacos
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time240 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups LA VICTORIA® Green Enchilada Sauce
1/4 cup LA VICTORIA® Thick N' Chunky Salsa Verde Medium
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Corn or flour tortillas
Shredded cabbage or lettuce
Lime wedges
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Sliced Avocados
Directions
- Combine LA VICTORIA® Green Enchilada Sauce, LA VICTORIA® Thick N’ Chunky Salsa Verde Medium, garlic cloves, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
- Add chicken thighs to slow cooker and toss to coat with sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove chicken thighs from slow cooker and shred meat using two forks.
- Add some cooking sauce to moisten chicken, if needed.
- To serve, warm tortillas and set out toppings.
- Invite everyone to create his or her own tacos!
20 minutes
Prep Time
240 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
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First Street Sour Cream, Original, 16 Ounce
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First Street Shredded Cheese, Jalapeno Peppers, Taco Blend, 8 Ounce
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Directions
- Combine LA VICTORIA® Green Enchilada Sauce, LA VICTORIA® Thick N’ Chunky Salsa Verde Medium, garlic cloves, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
- Add chicken thighs to slow cooker and toss to coat with sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove chicken thighs from slow cooker and shred meat using two forks.
- Add some cooking sauce to moisten chicken, if needed.
- To serve, warm tortillas and set out toppings.
- Invite everyone to create his or her own tacos!