Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos: A Family-Friendly Crockpot Recipe

Recipe and photos by Abbie Guerrero , food blogger and creator of Savvy with Abbie. All photos original.

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!

These Chipotle Chicken Tacos are cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Made in a crockpot with just 6 ingredients!

Chipotle Chicken Tacos with cheese ready to serve

  • 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

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You will love this recipe because it's simple, it only uses five ingredients, yet it adds such a flavor bomb inside your mouth. The honey adds a touch of sweetness and balances out the mild salsa. Using the Adobo sauce provides a thick and smoky flavor.

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.

This Recipe Was Inspired By

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!

If You Enjoyed This Recipe, You Might Also Like:

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All the 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

    • Note: For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. If you prefer spicier tacos, mix in a small amount of chipotle chili powder or diced jalapeños. You can also swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas for a lighter option.

Cooking Instructions 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

Storing Your Leftovers

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

What Did You Think of This Crockpot Recipe?

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! 

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