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bbq chicken tacos on a plate with cilantro corn salsa and avocado crema.

Chicken BBQ Tacos


  • Author: Maria
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x

Description

Simplify dinner with our mouthwatering Crockpot BBQ Chicken Tacos! Juicy chicken cooked to perfection in the crockpot and finished on a sheet pan for that irresistible crisp, served with zesty corn salsa and creamy avocado lime crema—a surefire hit for any night of the week!


Ingredients

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For the Tacos:

  • 4 small or 2 large chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite bbq sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
  • toothpicks (if needed)

For the Salsa:

  • 1 package frozen roasted corn, cooked according to package instructions and cooled
  • 1/2 a cup of fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 a lime juiced
  • 2 chopped scallions

For the Crema: 

  • 2 avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  1. Place chicken and bbq sauce in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4.
  2. Once the chicken is done, add the smoked paprika, chili powder, and dijon mustard.
  3. Shred the chicken with forks or in a mixer.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  5. Microwave the corn tortillas for 20-30 seconds to make pliable.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. On the sheet, spray the tortillas with cooking spray front and back.
  8. To each tortilla, add cheese, chicken, and more cheese.
  9. Fold the tortillas in half. If the tortillas continue to pop up, use two toothpicks in each to hold the top down.
  10. Bake for 8 minutes, then flip. If using the toothpicks, remove when flipping.
  11. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. 
  12. While the tacos cook, mix all of the salsa ingredients and place in the fridge until ready to eat.
  13. Place the avocados and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth. 
  14. Serve the crispy tacos immediately with corn salsa and avocado!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 145