Slow Cooker Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Tacos

I’m pretty sure I could eat some version of tacos every single day and never get tired of them.  Even when you just stick to the basics you have a whole lot of options between the different types of tortillas and shells and all the different meats.  But these days we can get away with calling so many things tacos even if they stray far from the original and I have to say I kind of love this trend!  How do you guys feel about tacos?  I’m hoping you love them too because I’m thinking I’m going to be sharing an awful lot of them this summer!

These recipes are also super easy to adapt.  So if it’s just a couple people you could easily make half.  If you are feeding a crowd for a party you could so easily triple!  An impressive meal to share without an impressive amount of work.  Whenever I’m entertaining I always try to have as much work done as possible before any guests show up.  My slow cooker makes it all possible and fun meals like this make it even better!

If you want to mix things up even more you can mix up the sauces and toppings and salsas and guacs.  Let your imagination (or your taste buds!) take over and come up with all sorts of new combos.

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Slow Cooker Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time

3 hrs 40 mins

 

Servings: 6 (2 tacos per serving)

Calories: 543 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

For chicken:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)

For salsa:

• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 avocados
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For chicken:

1. Add chicken to slow cooker
2. Whisk together BBQ sauce, preserves and adobo sauce
3. Pour half over chicken in slow cooker and reserve the other half in an airtight container in the fridge for later
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
5. Remove chicken and shred with forks
6. Add reserved BBQ sauce mixture to taste and toss well to coat
7. Discard cooking liquid and return chicken to slow cooker to keep warm until ready for serving, if desired

For salsa:

1. Heat canola oil in skillet over medium high heat
2. Add frozen corn kernels (carefully, they may spatter) and let cook without stirring for 4-6 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown
3. Stir lightly as the corn continues to brown on other sides, another 3-4 minutes
4. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature
5. Dice avocado and add to cooled corn
6. Seed and finely dice jalapeño and add to mixture along with cilantro and lime juice
7. Add salt and pepper to taste
8. Salsa can be made a few hours ahead of time and refrigerated in a tightly covered container until ready to serve

Recipe Notes

Goes perfectly topped off with this delicious Zesty Lime Jalapeño Ranch Dressing! (I subbed out the mayo with greek yogurt for a lighter taste)

I cooked this on high for 3 hours in my 4 quart multi cooker.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 96mg 32%

Sodium 1711mg 71%

Potassium 1189mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 30g

Protein 35g 70%

Vitamin A 6.7%

Vitamin C 24.3%

Calcium 4.7%

Iron 10.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

And make sure you don’t miss these other tacos:

Slow Cooker Sriracha Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos