Ultimate Quick & Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos
Make tender, flavorful shredded chicken tacos fast using this simple stovetop method, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or family taco night.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet or pot.
- Pour the chicken broth and water over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a cutting board.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it with the remaining cooking liquid until the chicken is coated and heated through.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with the seasoned shredded chicken and add your desired toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a slow cooker option, place chicken, broth, water, and seasoning in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Shred the chicken and toss with the liquid before serving.
- Use this simple shredded chicken filling for burrito bowls or nachos.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of mild green chiles to the liquid when cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105
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