R-022

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

Whole chicken slow-cooked with warm spices, onion, and lime for easy tacos.

Servings6–8
Prep10 min
Cook4 hr high or 7 hr low
Total4 hr 10 min to 7 hr 10 min
LevelEasy
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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 lime
  • Whole-grain corn tortillas, for serving
  • Sliced red cabbage, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Cilantro, for serving
Cooking Steps
  1. Combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Place the onion in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. Remove any giblets from the chicken.
  4. Rub the spice mixture over the outside of the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken breast-side down on top of the onion. Do not add liquid.
  6. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours, until the chicken is falling off the bone.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a work surface and remove the edible meat from the bones.
  8. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  9. Add a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid and the lime juice.
  10. Serve with tortillas, red cabbage, sour cream, and cilantro.
Pairs Well With
Black Beans
Corn
Fresh Fruit
Taco Salad