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Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos

Make these Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos. A fantastic recipe to feed a crowd at a party for just dinner for your family. Easy to make and delivers big on taste!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, North American
Keyword: chicken, tacos
Servings: 16 tacos
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 3 large chicken breast approximately 2lb/1kg
  • 1 28 oz can whole tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
  • Juice of two limes
  • 4 Tablespoons hot sauce your choice of type
  • Pinch salt

For serving:

  • taco shells
  • Avocados
  • Cheese
  • Salsa
  • Shredded lettuce
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl combine the cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili flakes (if using) salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Rub the spice rub completely over the chicken. Place the chicken in a casserole dish and pour over the can of tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes a little with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover and cook at 325 degrees F for two hours. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F, uncover and continue cooking for a further 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Chicken should fall apart easily when removed from oven.
  • Place chicken on a large cutting board. Either use two forks to shred the chicken apart or pull it apart with your hands.
  • Place the shredded chicken back in the sauce and give a good stir.
  • Make the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Put together in a taco shell or tortilla wrap with the sauce and all your favourite toppings.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooked Shredded Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving (1 Taco)
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 327mg14%
Potassium 177mg5%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 110IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.