Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos marry tender shredded chicken with a sunny blend of mango-peach salsa and pineapple for a sweet-heat balance that’s bright and juicy. Warm spices like chili and cayenne add gentle kick while the slow cooker keeps everything moist. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or a relaxed weekend taco bar with all your favorite toppings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle it with taco seasoning. Toss until coated, then move it to a slow cooker. Add the salsa, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, and stir to combine.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low until the chicken is ready to shred, 4 to 5 hours.
- 3
Remove the chicken, shred it with 2 forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- 4
Break up the pineapple chunks and add them to the slow cooker with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (or more to taste) and the onion slices. Cook on Low until the sauce is bubbling and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours.
- Calories 152.83 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 17.37 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 17.72 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.46 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 570.18 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 10.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 17.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 138.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 9.68 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.95 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Set It and Forget It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 152.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, Mango Salsa. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 152.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 152.83 calories and 17.37 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 570.18 mg (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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