Crockpot Chicken Tacos - YUMMMMMY

This includes an AWESOME recipe for homemade taco seasoning that will totally replace the urge to buy packets- just mix it up once in a batch and keep in an airtight container for up to one year!!

2 1/2 - 3 Tablespoons = one "packet" from the store.

Homemade Taco Seasoning
3 T. chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 T. cumin
2-2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 T. black pepper
Mix it all together!

Now its time for the chicken...

Ingredients:
2 1/2 T. of the taco seasoning mix or 1 packet
15 oz LOW SODIUM chicken broth
1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes and liquid
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 avocado
1/2 chopped sweet onion
1/2 chopped or sliced red bell pepper
Sour cream
HOT SAUCE
Soft taco size tortillas or pitas

In a large bowl pour the chicken broth in, and use a fork to whisk in the taco seasoning mixture (add a few dashes of hot sauce if you want!). Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Open the diced tomato can and pour all contents over the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the tomatoes and pour the broth/seasoning over that. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours- chicken should fork apart easily. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked chicken to a large bowl and use 2 forks to shred it up. Use the slotted spoon to get all the diced tomatoes out of the slow cooker and add to the shredded chicken. Then grab a large cereal spoon and add about 4-6 spoon fulls of the liquid from the slow cooker to the shredded chicken bowl and stir it all up!

Now its time to make your tacos. Heat up the shells and top with red bell pepper, avocado, onion and sour cream (and, of course, a dash of hot sauce if you want!). We also add shredded cheddar cheese.

This is a great recipe to use for a "taco bar" when you have friends over, have a party, or need a quick easy meal. I use the left over liquid and chicken to make taco soup for lunch the next day. Simply add more chicken stock, a can of white kidney beans, black beans, or rice and top with crushed chips, cheese, and sour cream.

This is a new family favorite!
(thanks to http://www.sweetlifekitchen.com/2008/07/crockpot-chicken-tacos.html )