crock pot chicken tacos

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I went on vacation with my family and brought along the crock pot. It worked wonderfully. After a day of hiking ourselves to death, we returned to our cabin and dinner was just about ready. Great planning, eh?

This taco recipe comes from the blog, Chocolate Therapy. The blog's author, Sarah, says this about the recipe, "If there is one crock pot recipe you need in your repertoire, this is it." Well, of course, I had to try it then, didn't I?

It sure is an easy enough recipe with only three ingredients: chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and a jar of your favorite salsa. I used my 'home-made taco seasoning' again! The chicken was very tender and flavorful. Is it the best taco recipe ever? I don't know about that. It does however make LOTS, great for a crowd.

As a bonus, Sarah gives you another recipe, Tortilla Soup, to make with your leftover shredded chicken. I haven't tried that yet, but just might with my leftover chicken.

The red pin award for a new twist on an all-time favorite: tacos.

I love putting Queso Fresco on my tacos with a little avocado and cilantro.




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the best taco seasoning recipe ever

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This pin comes from the blog, What's That Smell? The blog's author, Kim, sold me on this recipe when I read what she had to say, ". . . I have spent the summer trying different taco seasoning recipes that I found on the web, and finally, FINALLY found one that will forever be “our” taco seasoning recipe." Thanks, Kim, for doing all the work for us!

What convinced me even more to try it was when I discovered I had ALL the ingredients already in my cupboard. All of them! We tried it in our taco salads, mixed into the ground turkey. The taste was very light, fresh and a bit spicy!

The recipe calls for one teaspoon of sea salt as one of the ingredients. It was a perfect amount, not too salty at all. The prepackaged taco seasoning, even the low-sodium version, can still be too salty for my tastes, but it sure is convenient.

One batch of the new seasoning equals about three tablespoons. Kim recommends using 2 tablespoons seasoning per one pound of meat. I ended up doubling the recipe to have more on hand for next time.

I am totally converted! I will never buy the prepackaged taco seasoning again! No need.

FYI. Now all I need is a nice little empty spice bottle to place my seasoning in. Penzeys Spices sells a wonderful-size glass bottle with a black lid.

The red pin award for another 'best-ever' recipe!

Thanks again, Kim. I truly appreciate it!





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