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Beergarita Tacos {Crockpot Recipe}

Crockpot Beerarita Chicken Tacos are made with tender shredded chicken simmered in a mix of beer and margarita flavors for an easy, flavorful taco night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • ½ cup margarita mix
  • ½ cup beer
  • 1 lime (you will need the juice and zest)

For Serving

  • taco shells
  • toppings (such as cheese, sour cream and more)

Instructions

  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over the taco seasoning. Add the diced poblano pepper. Zest the lime over the chicken and then squeeze over the juice.
  • Pour over the beer and margarita mix.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
  • Serve the chicken in taco shells with desired toppings.

Notes

Nutritional Values only inlude the taco filling, not toppings and tortillas.
The beer can taste very strong in the recipe if too much is added. Don't use more than directed, for it will overpower the chicken.
Variations:
  • If you want more classic margarita flavor, swap the beer for 2 tablespoons of tequila.
  • For extra flavor, you can stir in a jar of salsa or a can of Rotel tomatoes.
  • Want more heat? Use two jalapeños instead of a poblano pepper for the perfect kick.
  • To make it non-alcoholic, keep the margarita mix and replace the beer with a cup of chicken broth.
Serving Ideas:
  • Taco shells: Both crunchy and soft shells work great! If you're using boxed crunchy shells, be sure to warm them in the oven first to keep them from tasting stale.
  • Toppings: We love adding sour cream, shredded cheese, diced red onion, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor.
  • Other serving ideas: This shredded chicken is also perfect for loading onto nachos, stuffing into quesadillas, or building hearty taco bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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