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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup chunky salsa or salsa verde
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth more if needed
  • Flour tortillas
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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  • Stir in the shredded chicken, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and kosher salt, mixing well to combine.
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  • Pour in the salsa and chicken broth, and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little more chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
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  • Remove from heat and squeeze in the juice of one lime, stirring to incorporate.
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  • Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave until they are soft and pliable.
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  • Assemble the tacos by spooning the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, and add your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
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Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 643mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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