These slow cooker shredded chicken tacos is an easy, healthy gluten free dinner recipe that will help get you OUT of the hot kitchen!
When I think of summer, I think BBQ and I think seasonal produce like peaches, so it was only a matter of time that put these two delicious warm-weather staples together into these awesome slow cooker chicken tacos. This sauce is delicately sweet and mildly spicy without being overly sauced, gloopy or sugary.
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Why This Recipe Works
I LOVE the idea of using the slow cooker in the summer because it’s a great way to avoid heating up the whole kitchen with the stove or oven.
This recipe simply calls for chicken breasts (but, like I said, thighs would also work really well), and a combination of low sugar BBQ sauce, some diced peeled peaches and minced up chipotle in adobo sauce. It legit takes a few simple steps to whip this up. The best part is that you can do this in like 15 minutes, walk away and have an amazing meal ready at 6 PM when everyone is losing their shit.
Key Ingredients
Chicken – I use skinless boneless chicken breast for this recipe, but chicken thighs would also work very well in this recipe.
Peaches – Peaches are the key ingredient in this recipe that really makes the tacos sing! The natural sweetness and texture of the peaches really brings out the zesty bbq flavour and ugh. just. delish.
BBQ Sauce – BBQ sauce all day everyday, am I right?? I am pretty much obsessed with this stuff but I make sure to opt for a low sugar variety.
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce – Friends, if you are not already using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce this is the perfect recipe to introduce this magical spicy ingredient to you all! These chipotle peppers give the tacos such a rich depth of flavour. However, it can be easy to go over board on the spice so if you can’t tolerate spice very well I would introduce them slowly.
Corn Tortillas – We use corn tortillas to make this recipe gluten free, but you can absolutely use flour tortillas or lettuce cups instead.
Toppings – For this recipe I like to top my peach BBQ chicken taocs with shredded cabbage, diced tomato, avocado and feta cheese with a squeeze of lime juice. Feel free to play around with whatever toppings you have on hand.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry the chicken and onions just until the chicken is golden brown on each side.
Step 2: Put the peaches into the slow cooker and add the chicken, onions, BBQ, apple cider vinegar and chipotle. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
Step 3: Remove the lid and continue to cook the sauce on high. Remove the chicken and pull it into shreds. Return to the slow cooker to toss with the sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4: Assemble your tacos! Pile the chicken into the taco shells and top with cabbage, peaches, tomatoes, avocado, feta, lime and cilantro, to taste.
Expert Tips
If you don’t have the time to make your own homemade BBQ sauce, not to worry, there are so many great options on the market nowadays! I personally love the FODY brand of BBQ sauce, especially for those who are sensitive to garlic and/or onions.
This recipe would also be a great addition to any sort of harvest bowl if tacos aren’t your thing. You could use the exact same ingredients for the tacos and put them over rice or quinoa, instead of tortillas! The perfect easy weeknight meal.
Recipe FAQs
Yep! The pulled chicken and peach BBQ sauce could easily be done in a dutch oven and baked in the oven until tender and cooked through. I recommend setting the oven to 325 F and baking for about 90 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
For sure! Super easy to throw slow cooker pulled chicken and peach BBQ sauce onto a fluffy brioche and forgo the tacos. Just keep in mind that if you want to keep it gluten free, you’ll have to choose a gluten free bun.
Any sweet summer fruit like pineapple or mango would be absolutely divine in this recipe!
More Recipes You May Like
If you liked this recipe for slow cooker shredded chicken tacos, you might enjoy some of the other taco recipes on the blog!
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- VEGAN TACO CASSEROLE
- BEST HEALTHY TACO RECIPES FOR CINCO DE MAYO
- SLOW COOKER TOFU TACOS WITH VEGAN PEANUT SAUCE
So tell me, do you use your slow cooker in the summer? What do you like to make?
Leave me a comment below with your favourite slow cooker recipes.
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Tacos with Peaches
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
Pulled Peach Chicken:
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lb Skinless boneless chicken breasts cut in half
- 1 Sweet onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups Peeled peaches thinly sliced
- ¾ cup Low sugar BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 Chipotle in adobo sauce minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Corn tortillas toasted
- Shredded red cabbage
- 1 Peach diced
- 1 Roma tomato seeded and dicedd
- 1 Avocado diced
- Feta crumbled
- Lime wedges
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the slow cooker on high.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry the chicken and onions just until the chicken is golden brown on each side. Set aside.
- Put the peaches into the slow cooker and add the chicken, onions, BBQ, apple cider vinegar and chipotle. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
- Remove the lid and continue to cook the sauce on high. Remove the chicken and pull it into shreds. Return to the slow cooker to toss with the sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pile the chicken into the taco shells and top with cabbage, peaches, tomatoes, avocado, feta, lime and cilantro, to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated on September 28th, 2023
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Jack says
I just got a slow cooker and this recipe looks delicious!
Rehoboth says
Great recipe
Rachel says
I made this with pineapple in my instant pot, it turned out awesome, thanks!!!!
Debbie conrad says
Try fresh pineapple Devine!
Abbey Sharp says
Great idea! Pineapple would totally work well with this recipe.
Leslie says
I could not think of a more perfect combination for tacos! Dying to try this!!
Abbey Sharp says
Enjoy!!
Bethany Rutledge says
These look amazing! I do slow cooker BBQ all the time and love peaches so yeah. I’m here for this.
Abbey Sharp says
Enjoy girl
Beth says
Do you have a time recommendation/any adaptations for instant pot??
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Is there anything better than peaches in July??? What a great way to use them. Love the flavors in this.
Abbey Sharp says
right!
Angela says
These tacos sound so delicious! I love the idea of making them in the slow cooker on a busy summer day. I can’t wait to try them!!
Abbey Sharp says
yess!
Deborah Brooks says
The rest of the family loves slow cooker meals. So easy and I love the peach BBQ idea to mix it up
Abbey Sharp says
yes!