Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos 🌮

Tender salsa-simmered chicken piled into warm tortillas, the easy taco night that tastes like it took all day.

25 min · Beginner · 430 cal · 34g protein · $2.10/serving · Mexican

25minutes
4servings
430calories
34gprotein
$2.10per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place chicken breasts in a large skillet with salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cover and simmer gently until the chicken reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Shred the chicken right in the pan with two forks and toss it in the sauce until glossy and coated.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side.

  5. 5

    Fill tortillas with chicken, top with cheddar, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

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