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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 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 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.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
Assemble the 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.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices and broth for a few hours before cooking. You can also add avocado or jalapeños as toppings.

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