These 2 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are one of my family’s favorite go-to’s for Taco Tuesday! Now you can’t beat Taco Tuesday, but making it even easier to make is a total win in this mom’s book. I love that with Weight Watchers, boneless skinless chicken breasts are zero points.
This post was originally posted in 2015 and updated in 2023 with current weight watchers program information
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Weeknights are busy, too, so having an easy dinner is a must! Crockpots are my favorite in the fall aka soccer months!! Taco Tuesday is the kid’s favorite and easy to make as well! As long as you use a zero-point salsa, this will be Zero Weight Watchers points.
WHAT IS Weight Watchers?
When starting a new weight loss program or diet change, consult a doctor or physician about personal health concerns. It is a good idea to have blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and hormones checked at a physical before and during being on the WW program.
New to Weight Watchers?? Also known as WW, a weight loss program uses points assigned to food to track and lose weight. When you sign up, you take an assessment that will assign you a point value to eat daily and a weekly allowance. You can carry over 4 points from the day into your weekly budget, which is handy when you need more points.
I have been on Weight Watchers since 2011. They have had Points Plus Value, WW Smartpoints, Blue Plan, Green Plan, Purple Plan, WW Personal Points, and now Weight Watchers Points. The new Weight Watchers Simplified plan is the new program launched in November 2022, similar to previous plans like WW Smartpoints, with some color plans. ( You can see the Weight Watchers Zero Point Foods 2023 -> here)
No matter the WW plan, it works to help you learn healthy eating habits. I have hit my lifetime goal weight several times but stopped following the plan and tracking, so the weight does creep back on.
Right now, you can head on over -> here and sign up for Weight Watchers for $5 a month for the first three months.
2 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos Ingredients:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts– You could use other variations of boneless chicken, but the thighs will make for tougher meat and more grease in the crock.
- Salsa
How To Make 2 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos:
Spray the inside of the crockpot with a nonstick cooking spray. If you want a crockpot liner also makes for a fast clean up as well.
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Trim any excess fat off your chicken breasts before placing them in the crockpot. I used my 4.5-quart crockpot to make this, but when doing large batches for leftovers I use my 6-quart or 8-quarts.
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Pour the salsa over the chicken breast.
Give everything a quick stir to make sure the chicken is coated.
Cover with crockpot with lid and cook on low for about 4-6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken breasts have cooked to 165 degrees.
Using a spoon, remove the salsa chicken breasts from the crockpot and place them into a kitchen stand mixer. If you don’t have a kitchen stand mixer, you can use meat claws or a mixing bowl with a hand mixer.
Using the paddle attachment, set it on slow and allow it to shred the chicken. *
If you want a finely shredded chicken allow it to mix longer, and be sure to stand over it to watch so you don’t shred the meat too fine. See my post -> here for more tips on shredding chicken.
If the chicken seems dry you can always add in more juice from the crockpot, plus it will also add more flavor to the chicken!
Serve with all your favorite taco toppings and don’t forget the chips and Pace salsa on the side!
What is your go-to recipe to make with Pace? What kind of tacos does your family enjoy for Taco Tuesday?
How To Store Leftover crock pot chicken taco meat
Store in the fridge in an air-tight container or bag for up to 5 days. You can freeze this meat in a container or bag for up to three months after you cook the chicken.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.
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Best Weight Watchers Tortillas
I love using tortillas on Taco Tuesday, I could save a lot of points, but just doing taco salads, but tacos are amazing! For all the low-point weight watchers tortillas, see my post -> here, ill link some of my favorites below.
Other Add-Ins For Crockpot Chicken Tacos:
- Strained Canned Corn
- Strained And Rinsed Black Beans
- Chopped Peppers
- Chopped Onions
- Diced Green Chilis
Other Taco Meat To Try
- Instant Pot Chicken Taco Meat
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Crockpot Beef Taco Meat
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Carne Asada Street Tacos
Weight Watchers Collections To Checkout
Are you looking for Zero Point food ideas? Check out this list -> here of all the Zero Weight Watchers points food.
These are easy Weight Watchers recipes made in my kitchen; most are kid-approved. Click on the name to be taken to them.
Recipes: Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes, Delicious Low Point Soups, WW Dinners For The Family, Weight Watchers Air Fryer Recipes, WW Dessert Recipes, WW Pumpkin Recipes, WW Brownie Recipes, WW Casserole Recipes, Weight Watcher Muffins, WW Breakfast Recipes, Weight Watchers Pizzas, Weight Watchers Grilling, WW Chicken Dinners
Shopping Guides: Best Weight Watchers Cereals, Best Weight Watchers Tortillas, Best Store-Bought Weight Watchers Salad Dressings, Coffee Creamers, Pure Protein and Weight Watchers, Best Bread For Weight Watchers, Best Protein Bars for Weight Watchers, Ordering Coffee at Coffee Stands Guide
2 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 16 Ounce Pace Salsa
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the crock pot with a nonstick cooking spray
- Trim any excess fat off your chicken breasts before placing them in the crock pot
- Pour the Pace Sauce or Salsa over the chicken breast. Give everything a quick stir to make sure everything is coated
- Cover with crock pot with lid and cook on low for about 4-6 hours or until chicken is cooked through
- Using a spoon, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and place them into a kitchen stand mixer
- Using the paddle attachment set it on slow and allow it to shred the chicken
- Serve and enjoy!!
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