KA's chicken tacos: does the chicken HAVE to be frozen?

Re: KA's chicken tacos: does the chicken HAVE to be frozen?

• MrsAJL member

  February 2010

  I made the recipe with thawed chicken and it came out delicious. So, personally, I don't think it matters.
  

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• KateAggie

  February 2010

  Nope, they'll just require slightly less cook time.  Once they shred easy, they're good!

  
  
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• Ruby44

  February 2010

  Yay! Thank you.
  

  

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• texmommy3

  February 2010

  Is there a recipe for the tacos posted?

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• KateAggie

  February 2010

  Texmommy:

  Chicken Tacos in the Crockpot 

  -Take 1 chicken taco seasoning packet (you can use a reg. taco seasoning packet, but it really doesn't taste nearly as good), and cover the bottom of the crockpot. 

  -Lay 6 frozen tenderloins or 3 frozen breasts on top of the seasoning. 

  -Take one container of fresh pico (I use H.E.B.'s hot variety, we like the kick) and cover the chicken.  You can use a can of rotel, but the fresh tastes better. 

  -Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup water over the top of everything.  Do not stir.

  Simmer in crockpot for 4 to 6 hours on low.  If you're home, flip it halfway through, but not necessary.  Remove chicken and shred with a fork.  Stir back in, mixing everything up, and let cook/simmer for at least 30 more minutes.

  We throw it on tortillas with a shredded mexican cheese blend.  Great for leftovers, too.

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• SaraLouiseBride08

  February 2010

  KateAggie:

  Chicken Tacos in the Crockpot 

  -Take 1 chicken taco seasoning packet (you can use a reg. taco seasoning packet, but it really doesn't taste nearly as good), and cover the bottom of the crockpot. 

  -Lay 6 frozen tenderloins or 3 frozen breasts on top of the seasoning. 

  -Take one container of fresh pico (I use H.E.B.'s hot variety, we like the kick) and cover the chicken.  You can use a can of rotel, but the fresh tastes better. 

  -Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup water over the top of everything.  Do not stir.

  Simmer in crockpot for 4 to 6 hours on low.  If you're home, flip it halfway through, but not necessary.  Remove chicken and shred with a fork.  Stir back in, mixing everything up, and let cook/simmer for at least 30 more minutes.

  We throw it on tortillas with a shredded mexican cheese blend.  Great for leftovers, too.

  Thanks! I came in this post specifically looking for the recipe!

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• Nessia

  February 2010

  Uh-oh. I set mine on low for 8 hours. I thought it was 6-8 hrs. Hmm, they *should* be fine. I used extra water because I was using four frozen breasts.
  

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• KateAggie

  February 2010

  Nessia:

  Uh-oh. I set mine on low for 8 hours. I thought it was 6-8 hrs. Hmm, they *should* be fine. I used extra water because I was using four frozen breasts.
  

  They should be fine...I know somebody left them on for 10+ hours with no issue.

  
  
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