Name: Cowboy Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 4-6 chicken breasts; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 2 cups salsa, any type; 4 Tbsp. choice of seasoning:; 15 oz. can corn, drained; 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup sour cream, plus extra for serving; Tortillas, flour or corn, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving; Cilantro, for serving; Avocado, sliced, for serving

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Cowboy Chicken Tacos

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Slow cooker chicken tacos, just right for busy weeknights and Taco Tuesday. Keep it mild or turn up the heat—your call. Simple, cozy, and full of flavor, no matter how you spice it.

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Serves 6-8 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooking Time 4 hours

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Ingredients

4-6 chicken breasts 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 cups salsa, any type 4 Tbsp. choice of seasoning:

Kicked-Up Mexican Street Corn Seasoning

Mexican Street Corn Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Peruvian Chile Lime Seasoning

15 oz. can corn, drained 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup sour cream, plus extra for serving Tortillas, flour or corn, for serving Lime wedges, for serving Cilantro, for serving Avocado, sliced, for serving

Directions

Step 1 Place chicken breasts in a 5-6 quart greased slow cooker.

Step 2 In medium bowl mix brown sugar, mustard, salsa, and seasoning.

Step 3 Pour mixture over chicken. Add water to cover chicken, if needed. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Step 4 With 30 minutes of cook time remaining, remove the lid and shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 5 Add beans, corn, and sour cream to the slow cooker and mix together with the chicken. Replace lid and cook for remaining 30 minutes.

Step 6 Serve with warm tortillas, lime wedges, sour cream, and guacamole. Add a sprinkle of seasoning for extra flavor.

Recipe Notes

Use your favorite Savory Spice Latin blend—try Mexican Street Corn Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, or Peruvian Chile Lime Seasoning. Go spicy or keep it mild—it’s all about what you and your loved ones like. Let it simmer low and slow for 6–8 hours. Just a few easy steps in the last 30 minutes, and you’re ready to serve up something delicious.