Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

These shredded chicken tacos are super easy and much quicker to make without using a slow cooker. This is a great recipe that I’ve been using for years.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 taco shells, warmed

Directions

Step 1
Mix water and seasoning mix in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.

Step 2
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).

Step 3
Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with two 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.

Step 4
Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.

Tips

Soft flour or corn tortillas may be used in place of taco shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244
Calories
9g
Fat
16g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol59mg 20%
Sodium659mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars3g
Protein24g
Vitamin C4mg 22%
Calcium42mg 3%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium375mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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