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Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos: A Flavor-Packed Feast for Any Occasion

Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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This recipe came to life on a busy weeknight when I needed dinner to cook itself. The aroma from the slow cooker filled the house, and the first bite of these sweet and smoky tacos won everyone over—kids included! They’re tender, saucy, and full of flavor, with just the right balance of honey and chipotle. Add your favorite toppings and let the fiesta begin!

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)

  • ¼ cup adobo sauce from the can

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup lime juice (fresh is best)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Corn or flour tortillas (for serving)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Diced avocado

  • Crumbled queso fresco or feta

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Lime wedges

  • Pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.

  2. In a small bowl, mix chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. Pour sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.

  4. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

  5. Shred chicken with two forks in the sauce.

  6. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use thighs for juicier meat; breasts for leaner bites.

  • Adjust chipotle to your spice level—1 pepper is mild, 2 is a nice kick!

  • These freeze well—store extra chicken in freezer bags for future taco nights.

  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for extra flavor and softness.

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