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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle the spices evenly over the top.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
Shred the Chicken
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding avocado or jalapeños to the tacos.

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