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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
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 optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and add chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro as desired.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the tacos.

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