Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Creamy Lemon Yogurt Sauce
These Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are an easy, high-flavor weeknight dinner made with tender shredded chicken thighs simmered in smoky spices, lime, tomato paste, honey, and hot sauce. Finished with a creamy lemon-garlic Greek yogurt sauce and your favorite toppings, this dump-and-go crockpot taco filling is perfect for meal prep, taco nights, and quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Slow Cooker Chicken
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 heaped tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp tomato purée (tomato paste)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tbsp honey
- salt to taste
Yogurt Sauce
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
To Serve
- 8 taco shells or small tortillas
- pickled red onion for serving
- fresh coriander (cilantro) for serving
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
- Add paprika, Cajun seasoning, garlic granules, onion granules, oregano, chilli powder, cumin, sriracha, tomato purée, lime juice, honey, and salt.
- Stir well to coat the chicken evenly in the seasoning mixture.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, then mix it back into the cooking juices for maximum flavor.
Make the Yogurt Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic granules, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble and Serve
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas if desired.
- Fill each taco with shredded chicken, then drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Top with pickled red onion and fresh coriander (cilantro). Serve immediately.
Notes
- For milder tacos, reduce the sriracha to 1–2 tablespoons and use a mild chilli powder.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier in the slow cooker, but chicken breast can be used—check for doneness earlier to avoid drying out.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir it back into the juices to keep the filling moist and flavorful.