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Shredded Chicken Tacos

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

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 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

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture over the chicken.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious shredded chicken tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences. Avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce can be great additions.

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