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Magic Taco Chicken

Magic Taco Chicken Recipe

This is a fantastically simple way to have taco chicken meat at the ready for any Tex-Mex meal.

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Ready in: 7 hours
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 6 hours, 50 minutes

By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: Makes about 8 cups

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ingredients

4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs
2 cups water or no/low sodium chicken broth
8 tablespoons Magic Chicken Taco Seasoning Blend

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cooking methods

Slow Cooker

directions

In a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, combine all ingredients, sprinkling each layer of chicken with seasoning.
Cook on LOW 5-7 hours.
Chop or shred chicken; toss with liquid in slow cooker. Divide among 4 (1-quart) freezer bags (2 cups per bag). Freeze, if desired.

Makes 4 (2-cup) portions or 16 servings.

Serving Suggestion: Thaw prepared chicken and use for included recipes or any of your favorite Tex-Mex dishes such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas, casseroles, salads, nachos…the uses are endless.

Electric Pressure Cooker Directions: Prepare step 1 in 6-quart or larger electric pressure cooker. Cook 15 minutes on pressure cooker setting. Let stand 10 minutes before releasing pressure. Continue with step 3.

*Always follow manufacturer's directions for proper use for your specific electric pressure cooker.

Nutrition per Serving:
Calories: 140 Fat: 4g Sodium: 460mg Carbs: 0g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 24g

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Rated 5 out of 5 by tbqgrad00 from Best taco flavor! Love this recipe for making large batches of chicken and for taking to work potlucks. Everyone loves the flavor and wants the recipe!

Date published: 2020-02-26