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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun gathering with friends.
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 tbsp 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
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth.
  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 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 Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce.

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