Easy postpartum chicken tacos (slow cooker)

This is a delicious and ridiculously easy meal for the postpartum period... or any time!  While this recipe does include some fresh herbs and spices, you could even forgo these and just do the chicken and salsa-- it would still be delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 jar of your favorite salsa (or you can make fresh)
  • 1 pound of chicken (breasts or mix of breasts and thighs)
  • 1 T chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 T cumin
  • 1 t coriander
  • 1 t sea salt
  • 1/4 t cayenne
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 1/3 cup water

fixings may include: corn or flour taco shells, or lettuce wraps; avocado, black beans, jalapenos, or pico de gallo)

Preparation:

Place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

Return to the cooker and cook an addition 30-60 minutes.

Serve with your favorite fixings.  YUM.

Photo source: cookingclassy.com

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