Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos de Canasta
This take on a taco de canasta or “basket tacos” is filled with slow- cooked chicken, refried beans and salsa verde. In classic style, it is steamed until the tortilla is soft and moist.
- Tlaxcala
- 6 servings
- Difficulty: Hard
- 180 mins
This take on a taco de canasta or “basket tacos” is filled with slow- cooked chicken, refried beans and salsa verde. In classic style, it is steamed until the tortilla is soft and moist.
- Difficulty: Hard
- 6 servings
- 180 mins
- 500
Ingredients:
8 Guerrero White Corn Tortillas
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
3 tbsp lime juice
1 canned chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup prepared chili-infused oil
1 cup refried beans, warmed
1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
1 cup salsa verde, for serving
how to make it:
1. In slow cooker, combine broth, chopped onion, lime juice, chipotle, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs; cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
2. Meanwhile, dip one side of each tortilla in chili oil; heat tortillas, chili-oil side down, in large nonstick skillet set over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated and slightly softened (tortillas should be pliable).
3. Top each warm tortilla with refried beans and chicken; fold tortilla over to enclose filling.
4. Line basket with parchment paper. Arrange tacos on parchment paper; sprinkle with sliced onion. Pull together ends of parchment to enclose tacos; let stand for 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Drizzle tacos with salsa verde before serving.
Tip: Substitute salsa rojo for salsa verde if desired.