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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

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 pieces 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 for squeezing

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. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm 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. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado or jalapeños as toppings.

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