Are you craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that is quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than the Shredded Chicken Tacos recipe brought to you by Tasty. This recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds with its perfectly seasoned shredded chicken, crisp and flavorful tortillas, and an array of fresh and vibrant toppings. Whether you're a seasoned taco enthusiast or a novice cook looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal, this Shredded Chicken Tacos recipe is sure to hit the spot. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!
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SLOW COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Everyone's on a different diet nowadays, from Paleo and Whole30 to the ever-popular Keto, everyone's got their thing. But that doesn't mean your dining choices have to end! Our slow cooker shredded tacos are perfect for a variety of lifestyles. The best part? We even tell you how to store your leftovers so you can enjoy this whenever the craving strikes. Future You will thank you every time!
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 11 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 2 grams
SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chili powder, ground cumin, pepper, garlic, salsa, tortilla, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
Tinga de Pollo Recipe: For an easy, delicious taco night, try these Shredded Chicken Tacos. The chicken filling, also known as Tinga de Pollo in Mexico - especially the Puebla region - is made by slowly cooking chicken breasts in a seasoned tomato-and-chile-sauce to make them super tender and extra tasty. Wrap the chicken tinga filling in warm corn tortillas and sprinkle on your favorite toppings for an easy, fun taco night.
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. In medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Season with adobo; set aside. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.
SARAH'S EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACO FILLING
I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
Provided by Holiday Baker
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts into a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl, allow to cool, and shred the chicken meat with 2 forks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a small non-stick saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and the flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
This is a great recipe for easy shredded chicken tacos that I've been using for years. Great for a weeknight or a weekend meal!
Provided by SMJ0724
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
Bone and skin are left on the chicken breasts so they're extra flavorful as they simmer in tomato sauce and a blend of savory seasonings.
Provided by Goya
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Goya®
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
CREAMY CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, sour cream, lime, fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt, pico de gallo, corn tortillas
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the shredded chicken, salt, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture has heated through.
- Stir in the cilantro and immediately remove from heat.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl and toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with pico de gallo, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CHICKEN FAJITA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, white onion, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, corn tortillas, sour cream
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the onions, bell peppers, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper, and sauté until the onions and peppers have softened.
- Add in the shredded chicken and toss until everything in the pan is evenly coated and warmed through.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl .
- Toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with a drizzle of sour cream, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 6 grams
SPICY CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, crushed tomato, white onion, garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, chipotle pepper, salt, corn tortillas, avocados
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Toss in the onion and salt and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the oregano, cumin, chipotle, and garlic. Toast for 1 minute.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes and chicken and stir until the chicken is evenly coated and the mixture is warmed through.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a large serving bowl.
- Toast the tortillas in the seasoned pan, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas, top with avocado slices, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 7 grams
SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
Shredded tomato chicken, and fresh pico de gallo to make delicious tacos, pair with your favorite taco toppings for a great dinner.
Provided by Megan F.
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Begin by mixing together the 2 tomatoes diced and seeded, 1/4 diced red onion, 1 diced jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, to make the pico de gallo.
- Next, heat a pan brown 1lb chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for about 3 min each sides.
- Add 16 oz of tomato sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp ground pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 tbsp el mexicano carne asada seasoning, 1 tbsp adobo seasoning, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 cup of water to the pan with chicken.
- allow the chicken to cook covered on medium, to medium low heat or 20minutes. Once done shred the chicken in the pan with two forks.
- Taking your tortillas fill with the finished chicken, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1311.3, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 26.1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of light and dark meat chicken.
- Shred the chicken while it is still warm, as this will make it easier to shred.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and falls apart easily.
- Be sure to season the chicken well, as this will add a lot of flavor to the tacos.
- Top the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Shredded chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shredded chicken tacos a try.
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