Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

This shredded chicken taco recipe is quick to make — no slow cooker needed. Serve the warm chicken filling in a taco shell, covered with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.


Meat and Poultry · Chicken · Chicken Breast · Mexican-Style Chicken


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced onion

  • ¼ cup tomato sauce

  • 1 pinch ground cumin

  • 1 pinch chili powder


Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.

  2. Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.

Tips

If you prefer more sauce, add additional tomato sauce a spoonful at a time to your liking.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
213 Calories
6g Fat
1g Carbs
35g Protein


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