Crock Pot Ground Chicken Tacos

You are going to love this quick and easy taco recipe.  I love making Crock Pot Ground Chicken Tacos as it’s an healthier option over a traditional taco.  Everything is made in the slow cooker making this a simple recipe to prepare in no time at all.

Crock Pot Ground Chicken Taco Recipe:

Cooking ground chicken in crock pot for tacos gives my family a healthier option on Taco Tuesday.  Because of the flavors in the sauce in this recipe, you can’t even tell this this is made with ground chicken instead of ground beef.

Therefore, Mom feels better for providing a healthier dinner option for her family but no one has the sacrifice the taste!  I hope you try this variation on a traditional taco recipe.

How to Season Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

I love making my own homemade taco seasoning.  This might be one of my favorite recipes. It only takes about 5 minutes to make and tastes way better than the packets. 

Making my own taco seasoning ensures that I know exactly what is in my food.  I usually make this in bulk and store it in a mason jar so I always have some on hand.

Ingredients for Crockpot Ground Chicken Tacos

• Ground Chicken (no need to brown)
• Salsa
• Taco Seasoning ( I use a homemade Taco Seasoning)
• Tortillas

My absolute favorite thing about this recipe is that is only requires 5 ingredients and you probably already have them in your pantry!

I know that it looks simple, but the combination of these ingredients brings a ton of flavor to this crock pot ground chicken tacos recipe.

How do you make Slow Cooker Ground Chicken Tacos?

• Gather Ingredients and add everything to the crock pot.

• Place ground chicken in crock pot –No need to brown the ground chicken.

• Slow Cooked on low for 3-4 hours. Cook on high for 1-2 hours.

• Break apart and stir 30 minutes before serving. I like to season with salt and pepper.

• Spoon onto tortillas. Top with your favorite taco toppings.

Substitution Ideas:

• Change the Meat – You can make this with traditional ground beef or with shredded chicken breasts as well. Ground turkey is also a great option for this slow cooker taco recipe.
• Use Different Seasoning – Add some Chipotle Pepper in Adobe Sauce to add a little spice to the meat.
• Add in Beans – You can stir in black beans or pinto beans and they make a great addition to this recipe.
• Tomato Sauce – To give the ground chicken a tomato base, add in a can of tomato sauce.

How much Chicken do I need for Ground Chicken Tacos?

The recipe serves 6.  For ground chicken, turkey or meat, I usually do 1 pound for every 3 people that I plan on feeding.  However, we do like to top these with our favorite toppings so the meat goes a little further for each person.

If you like more meat in your tacos, you may want to up this amount to a half of a pound per person.

Can you put raw Ground Chicken in Slow Cooker?

This is my absolute favorite way to prepare this meal.  You no longer have to pre-brown ground chicken or ground beef to make this delicious chicken tacos recipe in the slow cooker.

Throw the raw meat (it can even be frozen) directly in the slow cooker with the other ingredients.  Cover and cook on low for only 3-4 hours.  Finally, when it’s done cooking, break up the meat with a spoon or meat tenderizer and then it’s ready to serve.

How to serve Ground Chicken Tacos

There are tons of options on how to serve these delicious ground chicken tacos.  My family loves it on flour or corn tortillas with some of our favorite toppings. This is a great to make a taco bar with.

• Cilantro
• Avocado
• Pico De Gallo 
• Shredded Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Lime Juice
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream

Ways to Use Leftover Ground Chicken Tacos:

• Taco Salad
• Burritos
• Add to your favorite Soup recipe
• Serve on Nachos

Can you keep Taco Meat warm in a Crockpot?

This crock pot ground chicken tacos recipe is perfect for parties because you can make it ahead of time and keep it warm in the slow cooker during the party.

If you are going to keep it in the crock pot for a long period of time, I would recommend adding chicken broth to the slow cooker to prevent the meat for drying out.

Can you Freeze Ground Chicken Tacos Crockpot Recipe:

Yes, this is a great recipe to freeze your leftovers. I usually double to batch so I can freeze it for another meal. Simply place the taco meat in a freezer safe container and place in the freezer. It will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 months.

How to Store Leftovers:

Store you leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. We think the ground chicken taco meat taste better the next day as the ingredients really marinate together.

If store properly, the ground chicken will last about 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

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