Best Chicken Tacos Recipe (Stovetop or Crockpot)
Juicy, well-seasoned chicken cooked until tender and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings, perfect for easy stovetop or crockpot cooking.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, 2 pounds
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
- Onion, 1 medium finely chopped
- Garlic cloves, 4 minced
- Ground cumin, 2 teaspoons
- Chili powder, 2 teaspoons
- Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
- Chicken broth, 3/4 cup
- Corn or flour tortillas, 12 small
- Fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup chopped
- Crumbled white cheese, 1/2 cup
- Green sauce, 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat or prepare a crockpot.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add olive oil to the skillet or crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, then place the chicken on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken and stir it into the cooking juices.
- Spoon the chicken into warm tortillas and top with cilantro, cheese, and green sauce.
Notes
- Shred the chicken while warm for the best texture.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.
- Warm tortillas before serving for better flavor.