These Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are incredibly simple — just four ingredients in the slow cooker, cooked until the chicken is tender, shredded, and served in lettuce leaves.
I love tacos and often look for ways to enjoy their flavors with fewer carbs and less fuss. These Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are a perfect example: add chicken, taco seasoning, salsa and a splash of lime to your slow cooker, let it cook until the chicken is tender, then shred and pile into crisp lettuce leaves. They’re quick to assemble, full of flavor, and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Taco recipe ideas:
- Taco Soup
- Taco Pot Pie
- Ranch Chicken Tacos
- Taco Pizza
- Taco Casserole
How to make Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
- Place chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, and lime juice into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low until the chicken is cooked through and tender (see times below).
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks, then return to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Spoon the shredded chicken into lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
- Optional: garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of extra lime.
Can I use another lettuce?
Romaine works great because the leaves make perfect cups, but you can use any lettuce you prefer or have on hand — butter lettuce, iceberg, or even large spinach leaves will work.
More slow cooker favorites:
Slow Cooker Asian Lettuce Wraps — another flavorful lettuce wrap option.
Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki — simple to make and always a family favorite.
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken — tastes like takeout with minimal effort.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
These Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps are so simple to make with just four ingredients. Add them all to your slow cooker and cook until your chicken is tender. Shred your chicken then serve it on lettuce.
Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 5–8 hrs | Total: 5–8 hrs | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 head romaine lettuce (or your preferred lettuce)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken, then pour the salsa and lime juice on top.
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to combine with the sauce and heat through.
- Spoon the shredded chicken into washed lettuce leaves to form wraps.
- Garnish with cilantro, diced avocado, or extra lime if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Serving: 2 wraps • Calories: 212 kcal • Carbohydrates: 9 g • Protein: 34 g • Fat: 4 g • Sodium: 870 mg • Fiber: 4 g
