Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
1 can of store-bought cream of chicken soup and/or 1 packet taco seasoning can be substituted for the homemade versions in the recipe card.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 618 kcal
For the cream of chicken soup (or substitute 1 can store-bought):
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 pinch dried parsley
- 1 pinch paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the taco seasoning (or substitute 1 packet store-bought):
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)
- Salt
For the chicken tacos:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 8 flour tortillas for serving
- 2 cups shredded cheese for serving
- thinly sliced scallions for serving
To make the cream of chicken soup:
In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan combine broth, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Meanwhile, whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Pour into saucepan, whisking continuously, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 1 minute.
To make the taco seasoning:
In a small bowl, whisk together chlii powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon).
To make the chicken tacos:
In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, taco seasoning, and salsa.
In the bottom of a slow cooker, add chicken breasts and top with salsa mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Add back to slow cooker and stir in sour cream until evenly blended.
Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, and scallions if desired.
- To make soup, add 1 cup water to this full recipe. Makes 2 servings, 1 cup each.
- Adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.
Serving: 2tacosCalories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 46gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1437mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1783IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 454mgIron: 4mg