Leslie Chan, Salt Lake County Chronic Disease Prevention Dietitian and Jessica Maple, Salt Lake County Chronic Disease Prevention Educator show us how to easily whip up chicken tacos!
Chicken Tacos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours in crockpot
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 lb. chicken breasts (3 large or 4 small)
1 1/2 Cups salsa
2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning
1 package flour tortillas
Toppings:
shredded cheese (sharp)
plain yogurt
cooked black or pinto beans
tomatoes, diced
avocado
lettuce, shredded
red onions, sliced
Place chicken, salsa and seasoning in the slow cooker. If chicken is thawed, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. If chicken is frozen, cook on high for 5-6 hours. Cut or shred the chicken. Serve chicken and sauce in tortillas. Add toppings as desired.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp ground cumin
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Mix well. Use about 2 Tbsp of the mix for each pound of meat, or more or less as desired.
