Slow Cooker Chile-Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Chile-Chicken Tacos

Prepare the spicy chicken filling in a slow cooker in the morning and come home to a mouthwatering Mexican meal!

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

7:30

Hrs:Mins

Makes

12

tacos

1 1/4
pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1
envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
1
tablespoon packed brown sugar
1
can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles
1
cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® Niblets® frozen corn (from 12 oz bag), thawed
1
can (10 oz) Old El Paso® enchilada sauce
4
medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1
package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso® taco shells, warmed if desired
3
cups shredded lettuce
1
medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  1. Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix and brown sugar; toss to coat. Mix in green chiles, corn and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Refrigerate remaining enchilada sauce.
  2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
  3. Place chicken on cutting board; use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds. Return chicken to cooker. Stir in green onions. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes.
  4. Heat remaining enchilada sauce. Serve chicken mixture in taco shells with lettuce, tomatoes and warm enchilada sauce.
Makes 12 tacos
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
Mild, medium or hot enchilada sauce varies the flavor—and the heat--of these tacos.
Success
Fill tacos just before serving so the shells stay crisp.
Special Touch
Set out an assortment of taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped avocado and sliced olives.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Taco)
  • Calories 170
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 7g
    • (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 1g),
  • Cholesterol 30mg;
  • Sodium 310mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 4g),
  • Protein 12g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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