Description
These Ultimate Shredded Chicken Tacos are flavorful, juicy, and easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional: sour cream, avocado, or salsa for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet and mix with remaining juices.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Top with lime juice and any desired optional toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with spices ahead of time.
- These tacos can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut for faster preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg