Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Freezer Meal

Make a batch of gluten-free slow cooker chicken tenders, with shredded chicken and it’s perfect for a freezer meal prep recipe. This chicken is is served inside a warm tortilla or taco shell along with all your family favorite toppings.

Taco Night magic can be done with your Slow Cooker or Crockpot! This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos uses flavorful chicken that has been slow-cooked all day and then added to your tortillas and served with your favorite taco toppings. It makes the easiest taco night, plus it can be done naturally gluten-free as well!

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breast
• Taco Seasoning
• Restaurant Style Salsa
• Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (Optional) – Adds delicious, zesty flavor.
• Taco Toppings – Gluten-Free Taco Shells, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas, Corn Tortillas, Lettuce, Tomato, Sour Cream, Cheese, Homemade Fresh Guacamole

These ingredients are naturally gluten-free; however, as always, check all ingredients before using to be sure there is no cross-contamination.

Tips for Making Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos:

This recipe focuses on making the protein for the tacos, then the tacos can easily be built right before serving.

The chicken will be added to the slow cooker and then topped with taco seasonings and salsa. Once it’s coated with taco seasoning and salsa, the chicken can be slow-cooked on LOW for 6-8 hours. The chicken must reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F to be considered done. This can be checked with a meat thermometer.

If you prefer this recipe to be made spicy, add in extra diced jalapeño, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper. It can also be made with any degree of heat with salsa.

If you are short on time, use pre-cooked chicken and then cook for about 2 hours until the chicken is warm and the salsa is easily mixed.

For a quick tip regarding the shredded chicken, place the chicken in the bowl of a stand mixer and use the paddle attachment to shred the chicken. The chicken will be shredded in minutes!

Is it safe to cook raw chicken in the slow cooker?

It is perfectly safe to cook raw chicken in the slow cooker, as long as the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. This is best checked with a meat thermometer.

How do you store leftover shredded chicken tacos?

Allow the chicken to fully cool, then place it in an airtight storage container. This can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When ready to serve, heat in a microwave-safe plate for 1-2 minutes.

Freezer Meal Prep for Chicken Tacos:

To prepare these chicken tacos as a freezer meal, place the raw chicken breasts (or thighs) into a heavy-duty, gallon-sized freezer bag. Sprinkle your favorite gluten-free taco seasoning over the chicken and add the jar of salsa or diced tomatoes with green chilies directly into the bag.

Squeeze out as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn, seal it tightly, and label the bag with the date. Lay it flat in your freezer for up to 3 months for an easy, bulk-prep dinner ready whenever you need it.

When you are ready to serve, thaw the freezer bag completely in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, dump the entire contents into a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours following the recipe card instructions.

If you enjoy this freezer meal, be sure to also check out this Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Freezer Meal and Crockpot Beef Teriyaki.

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos make for the perfect easy weeknight dinner that is still full of flavor! Let’s make this week the best taco night ever!