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Pulled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Published March 26, 2020. Last updated February 28, 2022 by Lauren Vavala

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Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa are perfect for busy weeknights. They are sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious! 

3 Pulled Chicken Tacos in tortillas topped with mango salsa on a white plate over a wood table with a half a lime and 3 jalapeno peppers in the background

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You will be more than ready for Taco Tuesday with this recipe for Pulled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa!

This is a slow cooker recipe for shredded chicken cooked in traditional taco seasonings, but topped with a sweet and spicy Mango Lime Salsa.

It’s definitely not the same ole taco recipe!

Why This Recipe Works

This is a great weeknight meal. You can make the salsa ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until needed. Then, toss the chicken and the taco seasoning into the slow cooker and set on low. Dinner is ready when you get home.

You can make a milder version of the mango salsa by omitting the peppers or serve these chicken tacos with traditional taco toppings instead. This makes the recipe more kid friendly, as well.

The recipe, as written, is gluten free. Simply serve it on gluten free taco shells or tortillas.

You can also enjoy the pulled chicken while following a low carb or keto diet. Serve with low carb tortillas and toppings such as cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.

How to Make Pulled Chicken Tacos

What You Need to Make This Recipe

To make the pulled chicken, you will need chicken breasts or tenders and Homemade Taco Seasoning.

Chef’s Tip: while homemade is best, you can use a packet of taco seasoning instead.

If you are going to top these tacos with Mango Salsa, you will need mangos, limes, cilantro, and a jalapeno.

Prep!

The only prep work for this recipe is to trim any excess fat off of your pieces of chicken.

Create!

Overhead of pieces of chicken and lots of spices in an instant pot slow cooker

Add the chicken to the bottom of a slow cooker (or into an Instant Pot with a slow cooker function). Pour in the chicken stock.

Sprinkle the taco seasoning onto the top of the chicken.

Overhead shredded chicken for tacos in a round slow cooker instant pot

Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken pulls apart easily. Shred with 2 forks.

You can make the Mango Salsa while the chicken is cooking and store it in the refrigerator, tightly covered, until needed. See this post for Spicy Mango Lime Salsa for the full recipe.

Present!

3 Shredded Chicken Tacos topped with diced mango salsa on a white plate over a white background with a white napkin and white bowl of mango salsa in the background

Making the tacos is so easy. Toss some of the seasoned shredded chicken into a soft tortilla or crunchy taco shell and top with the Mango Salsa.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use a store-bought packet of taco seasoning. Homemade is always best.
  • To make this recipe more mild, you can make a pepper-free version of the Mango Salsa or top the chicken with traditional taco toppings. The recipe will be more kid-friendly, as well.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free tortillas or taco shells.
  • To make this recipe low carb, omit the mango salsa and use low carb tortillas with traditional taco toppings like cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.

FAQ’s

  • What goes good with chicken tacos? You can serve these tacos with a side of refried beans, black beans, salad, or chips and White Queso Dip.
  • What toppings go on tacos? If you’d rather serve these tacos without the Mango Salsa, other popular taco toppings include cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, onions, cilantro, and pickled jalapenos.

More Chicken Dinner Recipes to Try

Overhead of Chicken Tostadas on a white plate with lime, cilantro, a cutting board, and sauce in a small bowl in the background

If you love Mexican inspired recipes, then these Chicken Tostadas are a must try! They are so fresh and delicious and the zippy cilantro lime sauce is addicting!

You might also like this low carb recipe for Chicken Fajita Bowls with Cauliflower Rice or this tried and true Easy Garlic Chicken recipe.

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3 Shredded Chicken Tacos topped with diced mango salsa on a white plate over a white background with a white bowl of mango salsa in the background
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Pulled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa are perfect for busy weeknights. They are sweet, spicy, and absolutely delicious!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Chicken, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 tacos
Calories 201kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

Pulled Chicken Taco Seasoning

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock (or water)
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning (or one store-bought packet)
  • 1 batch Mango Lime Salsa

Instructions

  • Place the chicken and stock into a slow cooker.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.
    2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and pulls apart easily. Shred the chicken with two forks.
  • Place the shredded pulled chicken into a tortilla or crunchy taco shell and top with the Mango Salsa or serve as desired.
    1 batch Mango Lime Salsa

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use a store-bought packet of taco seasoning. Homemade is always best.
  • To make this recipe more mild, you can make a pepper-free version of the Mango Salsa or top the chicken with traditional taco toppings. The recipe will be more kid-friendly, as well.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free tortillas or taco shells.
  • To make this recipe low carb, omit the mango salsa and use low carb tortillas with traditional taco toppings like cheese, lettuce, and sour cream.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3 days.
 
** Nutritional information is for the chicken only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.7mg

This recipe was originally published August 13, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in March 2020.

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Comments

  1. Pam says

    October 4, 2018 at 11:31 am

    You had me at chicken tacos! I think we could eat tacos 5 nights a week around here and these look divine!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 6, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      The taco filling possibilities are endless. I’m with you – I can’t get enough!

      Reply
  2. Linda says

    October 4, 2018 at 10:57 am

    I’m a sucker for anything with mangos! And mango salsa is one of my favorites. I’ll have to try it with chile peppers as I’ve only ever used jalapenos. Putting it on top of chicken tacos sounds delicious and a perfect use for the mangos off our tree.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 6, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      Ahh I’m jealous you actually have a mango tree – lucky!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Bynum says

    October 4, 2018 at 10:55 am

    Okay, thank you for linking to that little mango slicer gadget. I don’t cook with mangoes because I HATE trying to peel them and remove the pit. Now I’m motivated to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 6, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      I always have to look up how to cut a mango – every single time!

      Reply
  4. Elaine Benoit says

    October 4, 2018 at 10:43 am

    These pulled chicken tacos look so delicious, especially since they are smothered with that delicious mango chutney! Man, I need this in my life!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 6, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Elaine!

      Reply
  5. Ruthie says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Absolutely delish and incredible photos!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you so much Ruthie!

      Reply
  6. Amanda says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:13 am

    These look SO good- especially with that mango salsa… yum!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Look and sounds delicious, although I’m not much of a cook.

    Reply
  8. Brianna Leigh says

    August 16, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    This looks delicious and totally makes me hungry right now! Recently discovered mangos, and I love putting them on things

    Reply
  9. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    August 16, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    YEP I need these in my life. Something about chicken with tropical fruit (mango or pineapple) totally has my heart (and taste buds).

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      Perfect! Hope you love them!

      Reply
  10. Cara says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Love this flavor combo! I’m such a fan of fruit salsa’s and this chutney looks amazing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      Thanks Cara – it’s really good!!

      Reply
  11. Kara says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    dang these look yummy!!! pinning as we speak 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks so much Kara!

      Reply
  12. Falon says

    August 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    These look so yummy! I love using fruit in main dishes during summer too, makes everything tastier!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      It really does! Such a delicious combo!

      Reply
  13. Jill says

    August 16, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I am pinning this! Looks amazing! I love slow cooker chicken!

    Reply
  14. andrea says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:21 am

    So adding this to my Taco Tuesday list!

    Reply
  15. Joules (from Pocketful of Joules) says

    August 16, 2016 at 9:32 am

    YUM! I love mango and I will totally have to include some in my next taco meal. Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  16. Jenna says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Give me all the mango! Yummy!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Yes!! It’s sooooo good!

      Reply
  17. Jenni Laplow says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Yum! This looks delicious! I love the sweet and spicy components, so am marking this as a must-try 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      Hope you love it!!

      Reply
  18. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    August 16, 2016 at 2:06 am

    Oh my gosh, this sounds so good! And don’t you just love making food with your slow cooker? I especially love mine in the hot summer so I don’t have to heat up my kitchen!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Haha my boyfriend keeps in so cold in here I stand in front of the oven when I’m cooking!! But I do love it for ease especially now that school is about to start up again!

      Reply
  19. Five Marigolds says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    This looks SO good – reminds me of a recipe I used to make years ago but misplaced and forgot about. I’ll need to make this version now.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Hope it’s just as good!

      Reply
  20. Kari says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    This looks delicious! I love mangoes but always have trouble knowing when they are ripe.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 16, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      I always go with when they are firm but have just the slightest bit of softness if you squeeze them. Too soft and they get mushy inside which is fine if you’re making a puree with them 🙂

      Reply
  21. Agnes says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I love anything with mango. These look amazing!

    Reply
  22. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    The mango salsa looks incredible!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you – it is! I’m going to post it separate since it will go well with so many things!

      Reply
  23. Tiffany @ Arrows & awe says

    August 15, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Oh my goodness. Thankfully i have a fridge full of mangos and all the ingredients for tacos. This is so happening!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  24. Tuyet Kelly says

    August 15, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    yum! looks so delicious and refreshing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  25. The Golden Girl Diary says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Yummy! These look amazing! I’ll have to give them a try!

    xo, Amanda | http://www.thegoldengirldiary.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  26. Sarah Jean says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Wow wow wow these look amazing. That’s all I can say. I love chicken and I love mangos. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      haha! Thank you!

      Reply
  27. AnnMarie Brown says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:51 am

    You had me at the mango! Oh my lands this looks so good.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you AnnMarie!

      Reply
  28. Malia says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:22 am

    These look amazing! I usually make tacos with tilapia, but I am so going to try your recipe next!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:25 am

      I love fish tacos too! So many different things you can stuff in a tortilla 🙂 Hope you enjoy these too!

      Reply
  29. Sam @ A Happy Home In Holland says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:31 am

    My mouth is watering – these sound and look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Thank you Sam!

      Reply
  30. Shannon Peterson says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:38 am

    That mango! I bet that’s the perfect addition to the tacos!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:27 am

      It’s really good! I could put mango on just about anything and love it!

      Reply
  31. courtney says

    August 15, 2016 at 1:12 am

    Ooh those look absolutely delicious! The chutney looks like the perfect touch!

    La Belle Sirene

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thanks so much – it’s really good for sure!

      Reply
  32. Kandja Sylla says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Looks sooo delicious! I am definitely bookmarking this. It so easy to do and its full of flavors. Thanks for the share. xx

    http://www.prettyweirdbombshell.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thanks so much Kandja!

      Reply
  33. Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says

    August 14, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love slow cookers! the mango chutney sounds amazing

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Thanks so much Natalie!!

      Reply
  34. ashley says

    August 13, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    Oh yum! This sounds like a delicious weeknight meal. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Hope you like it!

      Reply

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