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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Once cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in the spices and olive oil.

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