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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 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. Stir to coat the chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the remaining juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the shredded chicken.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spices and broth overnight before cooking.

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