Description
Shredded chicken tacos are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of Mexico to your table. Tender, seasoned chicken is shredded and served in warm tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is customizable to suit all tastes. Experience the joy of taco night as you savor every bite of these flavorful creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle taco seasoning over the top.
- For slow cooking: Set on low for 6-8 hours until tender. For an Instant Pot: Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow natural release.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks until bite-sized pieces form.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot with some broth and stir gently to coat.
- Heat tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by spooning shredded chicken onto each tortilla, then topping with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream (or yogurt), and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg