Crock Pot Chicken Baked Tacos

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   79 min

   Begin by placing 4 - 6 chicken breasts directly into the crock pot. Ensure they are evenly distributed for optimal cooking.

2. 2

   Add Vinaigrette Dressing

   2 min

   Pour the entire bottle of vinaigrette dressing over the chicken breasts, covering them completely. This will infuse the chicken with flavor as it cooks.

3. 3

   Season the Chicken

   3 min

   Sprinkle cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic over the chicken. Use a spoon to gently mix the spices with the dressing, ensuring even coverage.

4. 4

   Cook the Chicken

   1 min

   Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on high for 4 hours. The chicken is done when it’s tender and easily shreds with a fork.

5. 5

   Cool the Chicken

   79 min

   Once the cooking time is up, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and allow them to cool on a cutting board. This will make shredding easier.

6. 6

   Shred the Chicken

   79 min

   Using two forks, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces in a glass bowl. Pour most of the cooking liquid over the shredded chicken to keep it moist and flavorful.

7. 7

   Make Guacamole Sauce

   5 min

   To create the guacamole sauce, blend avocado with green salsa until smooth. Strain the mixture to achieve a silky texture, then transfer it to a squeeze bottle for easy application.

8. 8

   Prepare Sour Cream Sauce

   3 min

   In a bowl, combine sour cream with milk. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and pourable, then move it to a squeeze bottle for serving.

9. 9

   Assemble Taco Shells

   8 min

   In a 9x13 glass baking dish, carefully fill each hard taco shell with a layer of refried beans, followed by the shredded chicken, and top with shredded Mexican cheese. Pack them snugly to prevent tipping.

10. 10

    Bake the Tacos

    1 min

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the assembled taco dish inside. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to bubble, indicating it’s ready.

11. 11

    Add Fresh Toppings

    5 min

    After baking, remove the dish from the oven and top the tacos with halved grape tomatoes, sliced jalapeno, and a sprinkle of cilantro for freshness and color.

12. 12

    Drizzle Sauces and Serve

    4 min

    Before serving, drizzle the tacos with the prepared guacamole and sour cream sauces. Enjoy your delicious baked tacos while they’re warm and fresh!