Game Day Tacos with Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
slow cooker meal
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 26 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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18 Small Flour Tortillas
- 12 oz. Slaw Mix
- 8 fl. oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 Onion
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6 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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3 fl. oz. Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- ½ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving) gqRQRQPE
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs68g
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Fat24g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1610mg
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince cilantro.
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" slices.Pat chicken dry. -
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 high heat. Cover, and cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 hours. -
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.
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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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