chicken tacos

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These chicken tacos are a perfect weeknight family favorite. Juicy and seasoned chicken topped with queso fresco and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 cup tomatoes chopped

1/2 red onion diced

1/4 cup cilantro chopped

1 lime juiced

4 taco shells

2 oz queso fresco cheese crumbled

Toppings of choice (lettuce sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, etc)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.

Saute in a large skillet with the olive oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

Place the chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic and onion powders in a crockpot.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.

Meanwhile, combine the onion, tomato and cilantro in a bowl.

Season with salt, pepper and the lime juice.

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks.

Serve the chicken in tacos shells, topped with the tomato mixture, queso fresco and toppings of choice.