The recipe is easy to make. However, the spiciness and flavor was less than I anticipated. I would double the spices the next time I make this recipe.
For a Whole 30 meal, the meat can be served in a lettuce wrap or on a bed of greens and top with a variety of toppings.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 pounds chicken breast or thighs (I used 1 pound chicken breasts and 1 pound of chicken drumsticks)
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (more for more heat)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Salad greens or butter leaf lettuce
Toppings: Fresh chopped veggies of choice, fresh cilantro, olives, avocado, fresh salsa, lime wedge etc.
Optional: gluten-free tortilla
Instructions:
Place all ingredients except salad greens/lettuce and toppings in a slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve chicken taco meat in a lettuce wrap, gluten-free tortilla or on a bed of greens, top with cilantro and add desired toppings.
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