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Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

April 25, 2016 By Julie Menghini 74 Comments

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Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what’s for dinner.  Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe.

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what's for dinner. Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe | HostessAtHeart.comI don’t use a crockpot nearly as much as I should.  It’s a super easy way to plan dinner when you don’t have a lot of hands-on time.  That isn’t the only reason, it’s a great way to infuse flavors.  These Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos start with a simple paste that is allowed to marry into the chicken for a delicious taco with a kick!

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what's for dinner. Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe | HostessAtHeart.comThis super easy Chipotle Chicken Taco is spicy enough for my tastes.  That isn’t the case with John.  I swear he has a cast iron stomach.  The heat in these tacos comes from Chipotle Chilies in Adobo.  I buy the little can and there are about a dozen of them in there.  I use about 3 chilis in the taco meat.  Then I make more paste with the remaining chilis.  I just double the paste ingredients and put some of it in the refrigerator so ole cast iron stomach can smear more on his taco.  I freeze the rest for the next time I want to make these tacos.

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what's for dinner. Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe | HostessAtHeart.comFor garnishes, you can add your favorites.  I routinely mash up an avocado and add diced tomato, onion, cilantro and a sprinkling of salt to it.  I find that it helps keep all of your goodies in the taco shell. Sliced avocado tends to slide right out.

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Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what's for dinner. Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe | HostessAtHeart.com
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Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
 
Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos take the guesswork out of what's for dinner. Everyone will love this simple yet delicious recipe.
Course: Chicken, Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 259 kcal
Hostess At Heart: Julie Menghini
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 6 Taco shells
Chipotle Paste
  • 2 Chipotle Chilies in Adobo
  • 3 tbsp olive oil vegetable or canola is fine too
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp diced onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro I use the stems for the paste and the leaves for garnish
  • 1 tbsp chile powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Zest of one lime optional
Suggested Garnishes
  • Shredded cabbage or lettuce avocado, cheese, green onion, tomatoes, lime and cilantro
Instructions
  1. Add chicken to the crockpot
  2. Combine paste ingredients and process in a blender or food processor until a thick paste form.
  3. Mix the paste with the chicken.

  4. Pour chicken broth (or water) over the chicken

  5. Cook on high for 4 hours or up to 8 hours on low. Shred chicken with two forks. Allow the shredded chicken to sit in the liquid until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Serve with taco garnishes of your choice.
Recipe Notes

I actually mash the avocado and add diced tomatoes, green onion, cilantro and a bit of salt. It helps keep all of the goodies in the taco.

Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 916mg 38%
Potassium 661mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin A 16.9%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 3.5%
Iron 9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. James says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

    These look fantastic, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you James! Home up for sale yet?

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I love using my Crockpot! And boy do we love tacos in our house. I see this in our very near future 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you Sarah! They freeze well to so you can make a bunch and freeze the rest for a busy day.

      Reply
  3. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Spicy tacos are a hit in our house and your chipotle chicken ones sound great.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you Karen! We enjoyed them and they freeze well too.

      Reply
  4. Shari says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    These look absolutely wonderful, Julie! I love everything about them. Chipotle peppers are one of my favorite things, and I love all the spices you incorporated into the meat. Yum! Pinning to make soon!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you Shari! Did you ever get a chance to try the dry rub? I put it on boneless skinless chicken thighs last week and used them on salads for lunch.

      Reply
      • Shari says

        April 26, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        I didn’t yet, but still plan to. Last week just got crazy for me. By the way, do you coat the chicken in oil first?

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          April 26, 2016 at 8:54 pm

          I do Shari. I usually use olive oil so the rub adheres and it also helps keep the chicken moist

          Reply
  5. freda says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Such a fabulous recipe, it looks delicious, Julie 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you Freda!

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Ok, so I have had a MAD craving for tacos for WEEKS now and this officially just sent that craving over the top Julie, so…thanks. I think lol

    I love that these were made in a crockpot, I don’t use mine nearly as much either. Guess it’s time to change that huh? 😉

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks Jess! Ha! Our stomachs think alike. I love food like this when it gets a little nicer out. I need to use that crock pot more too!

      Reply
  7. Johanne Lamarche says

    April 25, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    This will be another favorite with my sons. Yum!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      I thought of you Johanne! I know they will like this one. You can make a boat load of this stuff and put it in the freezer for when those boys need fed.

      Reply
      • Johanne Lamarche says

        April 25, 2016 at 9:05 pm

        You know us too well Julie!

        Reply
  8. Elaine @ foodbod says

    April 26, 2016 at 1:05 am

    Great flavours! I know my menfolk would love this…I take it I could replicate it in the oven?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 26, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Thank you Elaine! Yes you could. I think most recipes from a crock pot can be made in a covered pot in the oven.

      Reply
      • Elaine @ foodbod says

        April 26, 2016 at 12:49 pm

        Cool 🙂 x

        Reply
  9. Celebrating Sunshine says

    April 26, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Haha,”ole cast iron stomach”! So funny! As for your tacos… they look amazing! I’ll bring the Margarita! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 26, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Ha!! Thank you Ana

      Reply
  10. Loretta says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Wonderfully spicy and savory tacos Julie. I find anything you put in the crockpot becomes a great meal for shredding, even pork. Love the chipotle flavors, and I like the idea of mashing up the avocado. The great thing about a crock pot too in the summer time, is it does not heat up the kitchen. I tend to leave out the curries in the summertime as it is so hot, but I’ve since cooked it twice in a slow cooker, and it has been amazing! So looking forward to cooking it every so often in my crockpot. Do you use a special type of tortilla for your tacos?

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 26, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you Loretta! We cook outside a lot in the summer. I don’t like heating up the kitchen either. I’ve found taco shells at my grocery store that aren’t cooked called tortilla land. We really like them a lot.

      Reply
  11. Debbie Spivey says

    April 26, 2016 at 8:47 am

    You had me at chipotle!

    Reply
  12. Annie @ GiveMeMeatloaf says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Wow, these look fabulous! I will absolutely try these!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 26, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Thank you Annie! I hope you’ll let me know what you think!

      Reply
  13. Ivette says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    That looks really good! I’ve nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award! 🙂 If you’d like to participate, thats the link https://joyofspanishcooking.com/2016/04/25/the-creative-blogger-award/

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 26, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you so much Ivette! You are so sweet to nominate me. My fellow bloggers mean the world to me. Thank you so much for acknowledging me with this nomination. Hugs!

      Reply
  14. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 27, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Julie, these tacos rock and so simple that you made them in the crock pot. I need to get a crock pot just so that I can cook your recipe. Gorgeous photos pinning and sharing!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 27, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Thank you! The oven would work too, but it heats the house up in the warmer weather so treat yourself! Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  15. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    April 27, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I love tacos (I get Rick Bayless’ Taco Tuesday emails every Tues. if you’re interested) and I love to use my slow cookers all year long. Your recipe looks really good – I would have to do a taste test to see if I wanted more chiles.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 27, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Thank you Judi! I didn’t know about Rick Bayless Taco Tuesday emails. I’ll have to sign up. I need to use my crockpot more!

      Reply
      • cookingwithauntjuju.com says

        April 27, 2016 at 12:05 pm

        Josette (The Brookcook) told me about them – Rick posts a different taco recipe every Tues.

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          April 28, 2016 at 7:33 am

          Thank you Judi!

          Reply
  16. Caroline says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:44 am

    That sounds like one truly delicious paste in with your chicken and your photos are drool worthy. Yum!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 30, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you so much Caroline!

      Reply
  17. Frugal Hausfrau says

    April 30, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Sounds delish and perfect for Cinco de Mayo!! Thanks for bringing this to Fiesta Friday!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 30, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you co-hosting! Have a wonderful FF and weekend!

      Reply
  18. Lily says

    April 30, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    My husband is a huge taco fan, but I’m tired of the traditional ground beef tacos, so I love the idea of crockpot shredded chicken. Pinned for later!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 1, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Thank you Lily! We eat fish tacos too.

      Reply
  19. Scarlett says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:29 am

    My mouth is watering looking at these! I am crazy about tacos. I’m going to pin this. Thanks again for sharing at FF #117!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 3, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you Scarlett! (I just love your name!)

      Reply
  20. Kloe's Kitchen says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Haha! I think we live off of our crockpot so this recipe would fit in or me and my family really well. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Rob Ainbinder says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    We have tacos at least once a week and most every ingredient is in our pantry. So, these will go in rotation very soon!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      Woo hoo thank you Rob! I hope you’ll let me know what you think. We loved them. Enjoy your evening and thanks again for stopping by!

      Reply
  22. Debra C. says

    April 14, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    Ha! I would be with John – lighting my food on fire and piling on the jalapeños! I’m loving these easy tacos – what a delicious meal. Slow cooker meals are always a hit here!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 15, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks Debra! I’m a WHIMP!

      Reply
  23. michele says

    April 15, 2018 at 11:46 am

    Ive got this all set up for my husband to put in the crockpot this week while Im away! It was easy to put in a bag and have it ready for him to set up….. It sounds so good and I cant wait to have some leftovers when I get back!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 15, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      I hope you loved it! Thanks, michele!

      Reply
  24. [email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says

    April 15, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    This makes me seriously want tacos for dinner tonight! These tacos look incredible and sound like they’re full of so much flavor!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 15, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  25. Ashlyn says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I always love a good crockpot chicken recipe, especially one with chipotle in it! I live for chipotle flavor! Definitely putting this on the menu for one of the nights my oldest has soccer. We do a lot of crockpot meals on those busy nights. 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 17, 2018 at 6:47 am

      Thank you, Ashlyn! I don’t know how we got buy before the crockpot was invented!

      Reply
  26. Christie says

    April 16, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    I could easily eat tacos once a week if they looked like this! So delicious looking and packed with flavor.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 17, 2018 at 6:49 am

      Thank you Christie! I love easy make it and forget it recipes.

      Reply
  27. Jennifer A Stewart says

    April 16, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    I am all about tacos even if it isn’t Tuesday! I think we should have tacos for every day of the week. A crock pot makes it even better!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 17, 2018 at 6:51 am

      Thank you! What did we ever do without that trusty crockpot?

      Reply
  28. Michaela Kenkel says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Taco Tuesday never looked so good!! Seriously drooling over here!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 17, 2018 at 6:52 am

      Thank you! I love easy recipes like this one!

      Reply
  29. Deanna says

    April 17, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    This CROCKPOT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS is so perfect for taco tuesday!!!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      April 23, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Thank you, Deanna!

      Reply
  30. Yum ! says

    June 12, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    I really enjoyed this recipe. I made a couple of small changes to make it spicier, but otherwise I thought it was fab !

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 14, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and great rating!

      Reply
  31. Al says

    January 21, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    Tacos were out of sight

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      January 22, 2019 at 8:36 am

      Thank you Al! This is one of my favorite recipes too! I appreciate you leaving me a note letting me know that you tried them.

      Reply

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