Slow-Cooker Chile-Orange Chicken Tacos

Directions

• Step 1

  Place broth, orange juice concentrate, chipotle, adobo, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

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• Step 2

  Place chicken in a 4-qt. or larger slow cooker and season with salt. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on Low until the chicken is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, 4 to 5 hours.

• Step 3

  Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let cool slightly.

• Step 4

  Carefully transfer the cooking liquid to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Return the sauce to the slow cooker.

• Step 5

  Meanwhile, prepare salsa: Zest orange, then peel; chop the segments. Mix onion, cilantro, lime juice, the orange zest, and the chopped orange in a medium bowl. Add avocado and toss gently until just combined.

• Step 6

  Using 2 forks, shred the chicken. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the sauce. To serve, divide the chicken among tortillas and top with cabbage and the salsa.