Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

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Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken Tacos

The meat in these slow cooker honey lime chicken tacos is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. With just 5 minutes of prep time, the crockpot does the heavy lifting, and because there are so few ingredients involved, you may already have what you need on hand! Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy a bright and zesty new taco recipe!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons fajita seasoning or one ounce packet
½ cup lime juice
½ cup honey
¼ cup chicken stock
3 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon paprika
lime and parsley to garnish optional

Instructions

Add the chicken breasts to the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
In a small bowl, stir together the fajita seasoning, lime juice, honey, chicken stock, garlic and paprika.
3 Tablespoons fajita seasoning, ½ cup lime juice, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup chicken stock, 3 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon paprika
Pour the sauce mix over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Once done, shred the chicken and return to the juice in the slow cooker.
lime and parsley to garnish
Serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Chicken thighs can also be used.
To add heat, you can add jalapenos or red pepper flakes.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Optional toppings: shredded pepper jack cheese, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro or parsley, sliced grape tomatoes or pico de gallo, lime slices, etc.

Freezer directions: Prepare as directed and pour into a gallon freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then cook as directed.

You can use a packet of fajita seasoning or make you own:

- 2 teaspoon chili powder

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

- cayenne pepper to taste

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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