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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Mouthwatering Shredded Chicken Tacos for Quick Nights

These Shredded Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Avocado or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Use cayenne for more spice
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Canned
  • 1/4 cup Adobo Sauce Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or sautéed fresh onion
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Flour or corn
  • Toppings Lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, avocado

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Forks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. While the chicken bakes, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Shred the cooked chicken and mix with the sauce.
  6. Warm the tortillas either over a flame or in a pan until pliable.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing chicken mixture in tortillas and adding toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best texture, assemble tacos fresh using thawed chicken if freezing leftovers.

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