Crock Pot Beer Chicken Taco Salad With Cilantro Vinaigrette

Name: Crock Pot Beer Chicken Taco Salad With Cilantro Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts ((roughly 2 chicken breasts; boneless thighs work as well)); 6 oz beer ((I recommend a light beer)); 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 4.3 oz can of green chiles; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves ((loosely packed)); 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic ((minced)); 2 teaspoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons honey ((maple syrup or brown sugar may be swapped)); 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 4 cups romaine lettuce; 2 cups tortilla chips ((or strips)); 1 cup cherry tomatoes ((halved)); 1 cup cheese ((shredded)); 1 cup black beans; 1 cup corn; 1-2 avocados ((cubed)); jalapeno slices ((optional)); salsa ((optional)); red onion ((minced; optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:4h

This creative taco salad has slow cooked beer chicken and a tangy cilantro vinaigrette. It's an easy, fresh and delicious dinner! Perfect for those days when you don't want to turn on your oven.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:06:16 GMT