Game Day Tacos with Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

slow cooker meal

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 6)

  • 26 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Info
    18 Small Flour Tortillas
  • 12 oz. Slaw Mix
  • 8 fl. oz. BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Red Onion
  • Info
    6 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • Info
    3 fl. oz. Jalapeño Ranch Dressing
  • ½ oz. Cilantro
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    660
  • Carbohydrates
    72g
  • Net Carbs
    68g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Sodium
    1610mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince cilantro.

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" slices.

    Pat chicken dry.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. If using an electric pressure cooker, fold top edges in before putting on lid.

    Combine chicken, onion, BBQ sauce, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in slow cooker.

    Turn slow cooker on to low heat. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4-5 hours.

  3. 3

    Make the Slaw

    Combine slaw, dressing, cilantro, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Shred cooked chicken in slow cooker.

    Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.

    Serve tacos family-style, placing chicken in tortillas and topping with cheese and slaw. Bon appétit!

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