Best 6 Shredded Chicken Salsa Tacos Recipes

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, turning once, until light golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato sauce mixture to pan; bring to a boil (be careful, the tomato sauce can splatter). Lower heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until cooked through (thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into thickest part of breast), flipping once, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board; reserve sauce in pan. Remove and discard bones and skin. Using two forks, shred chicken breast. Transfer chicken to skillet with sauce, mixing to combine; continue to cook until sauce reduces and blends into chicken, and mixture begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.
• Transfer chicken mixture to serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and/or onions, if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired.

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa, fry the corn in a hot pan until golden brown and cooked through. Place in a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Poach the chicken in salted water for 7-10 minutes until cooked through. Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan and add the garlic and spices. Allow to cook until fragrant then pour over the shredded chicken. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
• To finish the salsa, add the red onion, tomato and aromatics then mix well.
• Serve the chicken and salsa with tortillas and avocado and garnish with cilantro/coriander and finish with lime juice.

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts inside the Instant Pot.
• Add the chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, and garlic and toss until the chicken is coated on both sides. Add the salsa.
• Seal the lid in place until you hear the beep. Tip: Closing the lid can be tricky. Have the pressure knob at 11 o'clock and turn right.
• Press "Poultry" and set time to 13 minutes. Set pressure knob to "Sealing".
• Steam will release and the screen will say "On" before it starts counting down.
• Once the timer goes off, carefully turn the pressure knob to "Venting". Let all of the stream release before opening the lid.
• Shred the chicken with two forks.
• Serve with tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, or other desired toppings.
• Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In your slow cooker, mix the salsa, lime juice, taco seasoning, and cilantro.
• Salt and pepper the chicken to taste, then mix into the sauce. Cover and cook on high for four hours or low for seven to eight hours.
• Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker and stir.
• Freeze leftovers in an airtight bag for up to six months!
• Enjoy!

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALSA TACOS

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until cooked through and no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool for 15 minutes. Discard cooking water.
• Shred cooled chicken with your fingers or 2 forks.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, 2/3 of the salsa, corn, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro; bring to a simmer. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. Spoon into tortillas and top with remaining salsa.

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Poach chicken. Place chicken in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F/74°C. I use the kitchen thermometer to check as overcooked chicken will be dry.
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or bowl, and shred it with 2 forks.
• In a skillet, heat oil and sauté the onion until it's soft and translucent (3 minutes).
• Add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add cumin, chilli powder, and salt. Cook for 1 more minute.
• Add salsa, and just mix it in (if necessary, you can add a splash of water) and let it warm up.
• Add the chicken, and mix it in with the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve in warmed up tortillas or taco shells with your favorite toppings.