Best Chicken for Tacos

The Best Chicken for Tacos is so easy to make. I just throw it in the crockpot, with my secret ingredients, and forget about it. If you love chicken tacos, keep reading below to find out my secret to making the Best Chicken for Tacos.

Chicken vs. Beef Tacos

I know chicken verses beef for tacos is a highly debated topic. In my family, we were all about beef for years. But we have switched to chicken and will never go back. There is something about tender shredded chicken that pairs perfectly with your favorite taco shell.

First of all, the perfect taco shell makes these tacos even better. And of course I have got you covered on the Best Taco Shell. So be sure to check out my recipe for how I cook my shells then next time you make tacos. You will not regret it. Trust me, they are the best.

Chicken Business

Now to get down to the chicken business. Personally, I think a crockpot makes the most tender chicken. So, grab your crockpot and boneless skinless chicken breasts, and we will get to work. I love throwing all my ingredients in the crockpot, and letting it do all the work for me.

I add about 2 pounds of chicken breasts into my crockpot. Then add salt and pepper, 3 packets of my favorite taco seasoning, and 1-2 cups of chicken broth. Oh, and I almost forgot my secret ingredients. A jar of salsa and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire. These will give your chicken extra flavor, and also extra moisture.

Now put the lid on your crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. You can check every hour, or so, to make sure there is plenty of liquid in your chicken, adding more broth, if needed. Make sure the chicken is fork tender and cooked through before turning off the crockpot.

The Best Part of Chicken Tacos

Once your chicken is cooked, now it is time for the best part. You guessed it, it is time to shred the chicken. My favorite tip for shredding chicken is using a hand mixer. You literally just use the regular beaters on a low speed, and it will shred your chicken in no time, right in the crockpot.

All that is left to do is to grab your taco shells, add the chicken, and stuff them with your favorite taco ingredients. Yum. Stay tuned next week for my favorite way to eat chicken tacos using the best taco shells. I think you will agree this is the Best Chicken for Tacos. If you give these tacos a try, be sure to tag me on Instagram. And of course, keep following along with The Four Acre Farm blog for more Easy Recipes, Gardening Tips, & Budget Friendly DIY.