Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos: A Family-Friendly Crockpot Recipe

Chipotle Chicken Tacos with cheese ready to serve

Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Happy Thursday! Has this week felt slow to anyone else? I knew it would be busy, but I didn’t expect the days to drag quite like this. But let’s move on from the craziness of my day and talk about food!

Looking for a simple and tasty Chipotle chicken taco recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners? This easy slow cooker chicken recipe is a hit with the whole family! It is easy to prepare, full of flavor and everyone in the family will love them!

I adapted the recipe from Southern Living's Instant Pot version (which I don’t use) to make it slow cooker-friendly. Throw it together in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’ve got a cheesy, flavorful meal with a mild kick that the kids will love!

  • Total cook time: 4–4.5 hours (in the crockpot)
  • Family-friendly: Yes
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Serving size: 3–5
  • Serving suggestions: Top with cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo and any other toppings that you prefer

How to Customize Chipotle Chicken Tacos

The toppings and customization are completely up to you! You can add more salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, Pico de Gallo, or green onions. You can also swap out chicken thighs for chicken breasts and add different seasonings such as onion powder and black pepper.

Ingredients for Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 jar mild salsa
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sauce from Canned Chipotle Chilies in Adobo sauce (we used the sauce only)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Flour tortillas

Directions for Easy Slow Cooker Tacos

✓ Step #1: Add chicken breasts – In a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, salsa, honey, adobo sauce, and garlic powder.

Uncooked chicken in a crockpot with salsa, honey, adobo sauce, and garlic powder

✓ Step #2: Turn on slow cooker – Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours.

✓ Step #3: Shred chicken – After 4 hours, shred the chicken with two forks.

✓ Step #4: Cook additional time – If needed, cook an additional 30 minutes to fully absorb the flavor.

✓ Step #5: Add chicken to tortilla – Serve shredded chicken in tortillas and top with cheese, sour cream, Pico de Gallo, or your favorite toppings.

Chipotle chicken on a tortilla and topped with unmelted cheese

Storage & Reheating Tip

Store leftover chipotle chicken in the refrigerator for up to three days. It also makes a great topping for salads or in wraps!

If You Enjoyed This Recipe, You Might Also Like:

Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Crispy Air Fryer Caesar Chicken

What Did You Think?

Did you try these easy crockpot chicken tacos? This healthy chicken taco recipe is great for the whole family. Share your favorite toppings or variations in the comments below! And tag your recipe creations using the hashtag #savvywithabbie on Instagram!

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