For even quicker prep, you can sub the spices listed below for 2 teaspoons of your favorite taco seasoning.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time7 hourshrs
Total Time7 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings: 5servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
2-3poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2cuponiondiced
1-2clovesgarlicminced
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1cuplow-sodium chicken broth
2limesjuiced
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour chicken broth over chicken and cover slow cooker.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Preheat the oven to 400. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray, use a slotted spoon to move the chicken from the slow cooker to the baking sheet. Using two forks, shred the chicken and spread into an even layer.
Place chicken into the oven for 5 minutes, or until the edges begin to get crispy. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour 1/2 cup of the slow cooker juices over the chicken, and stir to combine. Bake chicken another 5 minutes and pour another 1/2 cup of the juices over the chicken, stir to combine, and bake for a final 5 minutes. Pour the lime juice over the chicken and stir to combine.
Serve the chicken in tortillas with your favorite toppings.