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Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:5/2/13
Updated:10/15/19
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FAMILY FAVORITE Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos! These shredded chicken tacos are made in the crockpot in a chipotle sauce marinade! This recipe is easy to make and is ready in 10 on low or 5 hours on high. They are our favorite authentic Mexican tacos!

We are big taco lovers in this house, but there are only 2 true taco recipes we love.  One is a pepper steak where we cook on the stove, the other is Chicken Chipotle Tacos that are slow cooked for hours causing delicious smells all day long.   I have messed with this recipe over the past few years and it’s now become a family favorite.

FAMILY FAVORITE Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos! These shredded chicken tacos are made in the crockpot in a chipotle sauce marinade! This recipe is easy to make and is ready in 10 on low or 5 hours on high. They are our favorite authentic Mexican tacos!

This recipe makes a good bit of shredded chicken so it’s easily a few meals for us.  Whatever is  left over, we put into freezer bags and freeze.  Isn’t it the best when you are feeling lazy but can still pull out a amazing homemade meal out of your freezer, defrost it and you’re set?  This recipe I tell ya, it gives and it gives.

These tacos are also a crowd pleaser, perfect for the big game, friends over for Sunday brunch or just a movie night!

FAMILY FAVORITE Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos! These shredded chicken tacos are made in the crockpot in a chipotle sauce marinade! This recipe is easy to make and is ready in 10 on low or 5 hours on high. They are our favorite authentic Mexican tacos!

Here’s all your ingredients you’ll need for this recipe!
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You will need to get some dried ancho chiles.  You can usually find these in the produce section, they come in a plastic bag and cost around $3.
dried ancho peppers from grocery store

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You need them soft, so throw them in some boiling water for 15 minutes.  They will soften up right away.

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You will also need a small can of chipotle sauce, here’s the brand I use.  You can find this in the mexican food aisle.

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Now we want to start to  make the Chipotle marinade.  Add all your ingredients, except the chicken breasts, into the food processor.

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Pulse a few times until smooth.

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It’s that easy, now your chipotle marinade is done!

Don’t worry about this being too spicy, it’s just perfect!  I promise you!

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Grab your breasts.  (Don’t go there)

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Use a knife and stab them each a few time, this will help the marinade soak up.


Put your chicken into your slow cooker.

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Add your chipotle marinade, smear all over the chicken.

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Add 1/2 cup of water.  This will make sure the chicken doesnt dry out.

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Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 5 hours.

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Now your kitchen is going to be smelling great!  Take a fork and shred up the chicken, you can do this right in the slow cooker, or you can put it on a cutting board. 

Stir it around in the chipotle marinade and dinner is ready! You’re going to love these Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos!

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Use hard or soft shells, and fill them up with this delicious chicken! Top with your favorite toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, onions, peppers, cilantro, beans, rice, cheese, avocado… the list goes on!). 

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Hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

Side Dishes for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Cilantro Lime Rice

Fresh Salsa

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

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FAMILY FAVORITE Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos! These shredded chicken tacos are made in the crockpot in a chipotle sauce marinade! This recipe is easy to make and is ready in 10 on low or 5 hours on high. They are our favorite authentic Mexican tacos!

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FAMILY FAVORITE Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos! These shredded chicken tacos are made in the crockpot in a chipotle sauce marinade! This recipe is easy to make and is ready in 10 on low or 5 hours on high. They are our favorite authentic Mexican tacos!
By: Pamela Reed
serves 10

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dried ancho chiles
  • 7 ounce can chipotle sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Soften your ancho chiles by boiling them for 15 minutes in a small saucepan of water. Drain, cut open chiles and remove the seeds.  Throw the seeds away.
  • Add ancho chiles, chipotle sauce, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic and vegetable oil n a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Use a knife and stab a few holes in each chicken breast.  This will help them soak up the marinade sauce.
  • Add chicken to slow cooker, then pour chipotle marinade on top. Spread all over chicken. Add 1/2 cup of water. Stir chicken so everything is marinated in the water/sauce. 
  • Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 5 hours.
  • Use a fork and shred the chicken up in the slow cooker.
  • Serve on hard or soft shells with whatever toppings you'd like!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Whatever is leftover, you can freeze in freezer bags.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Slow Cooker Chicken Chipotle Tacos
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

Enjoy friends!

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  1. Suzanne says

    March 19, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    Watched you make this on Instagram and it looks delicious but even better so easy to make. That sauce looks and sounds so good😍❤️

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  2. Ann says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    your picture shows cumin, but the directions don’t. Do you use cumin? If so, how much? Thanks!

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    • Pamela says

      April 30, 2014 at 8:06 pm

      Great find Ann, thanks for letting me know! I just updated the recipe card that lists the 2 teaspoons of cumin. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. katie says

    May 10, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    OH wow this looks amazing! At first when I read one can of chipotles in adobo I started to freak out but then realized you only use the sauce no peppers! I bet these taste great!

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    • Pamela says

      May 10, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Hahaha, yeah that would be hot hot hot! These are yummy, I’m craving some for dinner right now!

      Reply
  4. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Pamela, that looks delicious! It’s so perfect for Cinco de Mayo. I love anything where you can cook with a slow cooker. Enjoy your weekend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 3, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      I love anything with a slow cooker too, such ease. Step away and dinner gets made for you!

      Reply
  5. ashley - baker by nature says

    May 3, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Love chipotle anything! And really, I can never get enough tacos in my life! Love these!!!

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    • Pamela says

      May 3, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Thanks for stopping by Ashley, I’m a taco fan too!

      Reply
  6. Pam says

    May 3, 2013 at 10:48 am

    They look delicious & perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 3, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Have a great weekend Pam, make sure it’s filled with yummy food!

      Reply

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