Description
Prepare flavorful, shredded chicken for tacos quickly on the stovetop. This recipe is simple and perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet or pot.
- Pour the chicken broth and salsa over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, and salt over the liquid and chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- 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 (usually a quick warm in a dry skillet or microwave).
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken mixture.
- Serve immediately with your chosen toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can simmer the chicken uncovered for the last 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
- This shredded chicken filling freezes well for future quick meals.
- Use corn tortillas for a street taco feel.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105