Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Tacos (So Yummy!)
These Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a total family favorite. The chicken is perfectly spiced, super moist, and slow cooked in sweet pineapple juice for flavor in every bite. Top it off with a simple fresh pineapple salsa for a tropical twist that tastes better than the effort it takes. Just layer the shredded chicken in a tortilla, pile on the salsa, and add all your favorite toppings.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 235kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Tacos
- 2 lbs chicken breasts about 3 large breasts (or chicken thighs)
- 1 tablespoon oil olive or avocado
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salsa
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple diced small
- ⅓ of a red onion finely diced (about ⅓ of a cup)
- 2-3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ bunch of cilantro
- 1 serrano remove seeds and ribs if desired, but we leave them
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- Flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese
- Cabbage red or green or shredded lettuce
- Avocado salsa avocado salsa recipe
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and coat each piece with the oil. Mix salt and spices in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly on all sides of the chicken. Place them down in the slow cooker. Pour in the pineapple and lime juice. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender. Turn off the slow cooker.2 lbs chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Once tender, remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Place shredded chicken back into the juices while making the salsa.
- Add all the salsa ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well combined. Taste and add more lime juice as needed.1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, ⅓ of a red onion, 2-3 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½ bunch of cilantro, 1 serrano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Assemble tacos with desired toppings.Flour tortillas, Monterey jack , Cabbage, Avocado salsa
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- The trick with chicken breasts is to not overcook them. As soon as they are tender, remove them from the slow cooker.
- For the best flavored salsa, pick a ripe pineapple. It will yield a more tender and juicy salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
