You’re going to love this quick and easy taco recipe. I love making Crock Pot ground chicken tacos as it is a healthier option than a traditional taco. Everything is done in the slow cooker making this a simple recipe to prepare in no time.
Clay
pot ground chicken taco recipe:
Cooking ground chicken in a clay pot for tacos gives my family a healthier option on taco Tuesday. Because of the flavors in the sauce in this recipe, you can’t even say it’s made with ground chicken instead of ground beef.
So, mom feels better about providing a healthier dinner option for her family, but no one has the sacrifice of taste! I hope you try this variation in a traditional taco recipe.
How to season slow cook chicken tacos:
I love making my own homemade taco seasoning. This might be one of my favorite recipes. It only takes about 5 minutes to make and tastes much better than packages.
Making my own taco seasoning ensures I know exactly what’s in my food. I usually make this in bulk and store it in a mason jar, so I always have some on hand.
Ingredients for Crockpot
Ground Chicken
- Tacos Ground Chicken (no need to brown
- Salsa Taco Seasoning (I use a homemade Taco seasoning)
- TortillasWhat
)
I
like most about this recipe is that it only requires 5 ingredients and you probably already have them in your pantry! I
know it seems simple, but the combination of these ingredients gives a lot of flavor to this recipe for ground chicken tacos from clay
pot. How are Slow Cooker ground chicken tacos made?
- Gather the ingredients and add everything to the clay pot.
Place the ground chicken
- in a clay pot – No need to brown the ground chicken.
- Slowly simmered for 3-4 hours. Cook over high heat for 1-2 hours.
- Separate and stir 30 minutes before serving. I like to season with salt and pepper.
- Pour over tortillas. Cover with your favorite taco toppings.
Substitution ideas
:
- Change the meat: You can do this with traditional ground beef or with shredded chicken breasts as well. Ground turkey is also a great choice for this slow cooker taco recipe.
- Use different seasonings – Add some chipotle chili in adobe sauce to add a little spice to the meat.
- mix black beans or pinto beans and they are a great addition to this recipe
- Tomato sauce – To give ground chicken a tomato base, add a can of tomato sauce.
Add beans: You can
.
How much chicken do I need for ground chicken tacos?
The recipe serves for 6. For ground chicken, turkey, or beef, I usually make 1 pound for every 3 people I plan to feed. However, we like to top them off with our favorite ingredients so that the meat goes a little further for each person.
If you like more meat in your tacos, you may want to increase this amount to half a pound per person.
Can you put raw ground chicken in slow cooker?
This is my absolute favorite way to prepare this meal. You no longer have to pre-brown ground chicken or ground beef to make this delicious slow cooker chicken taco recipe.
Throw the raw meat (it can even be frozen) directly into the slow cooker with the other ingredients. Cover and simmer for only 3-4 hours. Finally, when you have finished cooking, break the meat with a spoon or meat tenderizer and then it will be ready to serve.
How to
Serve Ground Chicken Tacos
There are tons of options on how to serve these delicious ground chicken tacos. My family loves it in flour or corn tortillas with some of our favorite ingredients. This is a great place to make a taco bar.
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Pico de Gallo Grated
- lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Lemon juice Grated cheese
- Sour cream Ways to
use ground chicken scraps Tacos:
- Taco salad
- Burritos
- Add to your favorite soup recipe
- Serve in nachosCan
you keep taco meat warm in a slow cooker?
This clay pot ground chicken taco recipe is perfect for parties because you can prepare it ahead of time and keep it warm in the slow cooker during the party.
If you’re going to keep it in the clay pot for a long period of time, I would recommend adding chicken broth to the slow cooker to prevent the meat from drying out.
Can you freeze the
recipe for crockpot ground chicken tacos?:
Yes, this is a great recipe for freezing your leftovers. I usually folded the batch so I could freeze it for another meal. Simply place the taco meat in a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. It will stay fresh for about 3 to 4 months.
How to store leftovers: Store leftovers
in
an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator. We think ground chicken taco beef tastes better the next day, as the ingredients are actually marinated together.
If stored properly, ground chicken will last about 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Print
here the
Crock Pot ground chicken
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