Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Tender shredded chicken infused with tropical pineapple, jalapeño heat, and warm spices, slow-cooked until fall-apart soft. Served in warm tortillas with crisp slaw and cilantro-jalapeño sauce for a sweet-spicy handheld meal. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breastschicken thighs1:1adds richnesslonger cook timeFull guide →
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, minced, seeds left inserrano1:1increases heat significantly
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- 1 ½ cups pineapple, chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp prepared mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅓ cup water
- spicy cilantro jalapeño sauceserrano1:1increases heat significantly
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- slaw mix
- cauliflower tortillascorn tortillas1:1removes low-carb attribute
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Instructions
- 1
Mix red onion, jalapeño, pineapple, green onions, sriracha, mustard, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water in a bowl.
- 2
Add chicken to crockpot and top with mixture.
- 3
Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours.
- 4
Shred the chicken.
- 5
Heat tortillas in a skillet on high for 30-45 seconds on each side.
- 6
Top tortillas with shredded chicken, slaw mix, and spicy cilantro jalapeño sauce.
- 7
Serve immediately.
Tips
Leave jalapeño seeds in for maximum heat, or remove for milder flavor.
Chicken can be shredded using two forks directly in the crockpot.
Prepare the mixture ahead and refrigerate; add to crockpot when ready to cook.
Good to Know
Shredded chicken and sauce keep refrigerated up to 3 days. Assemble tacos fresh at serving time.
Prep vegetable mixture 1 day ahead and refrigerate. Add to crockpot when ready to cook.
Serve with lime wedges, additional hot sauce, cilantro, and avocado on the side.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip shredding the chicken completely; uneven pieces won't distribute evenly in tacos.
Don't heat tortillas too long; 30-45 seconds prevents charring and toughening.
Don't omit jalapeño seeds if you prefer more heat; they concentrate the spice.
Substitutions
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