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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe for a Delicious Meal

Enjoy these easy shredded chicken tacos, a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
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 whole lime lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Cook the chicken breasts in a pot until fully cooked and tender.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing the chicken mixture on the tortillas.
  6. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with different proteins or toppings to suit your preferences.

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