Bean And Chicken Crockpot Tacos Recipe

Satisfy your taco cravings with this easy slow cooker recipe! Tender shredded chicken and flavorful beans simmer together for hours, creating a delicious filling for your favorite tacos. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun weekend gathering. Get ready for the most amazing, easy tacos ever!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 254.8 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bean And Chicken Crockpot Tacos 86

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean And Chicken Crockpot Tacos

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce with garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • Taco shells, as desired
  • Shredded cheese, as desired
  • Lettuce, as desired
  • Sour cream, as desired
  • Salsa, as desired
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed
  • Tomatoes, as desired

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How to Make Bean And Chicken Crockpot Tacos

  1. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a 3-4 quart slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix.
  3. Add 1 (15 ounce) can of diced green chilies (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 tbsp chili powder, and 2 (15 ounce) cans of pinto beans (drained and rinsed).
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using two forks.
  6. Use a potato masher to partially mash some of the beans in the slow cooker for a thicker texture (optional).
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  8. Serve the chicken and bean mixture in your favorite taco shells with your preferred toppings (shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

11g

Carbs

9g