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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make shredded chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Taco Seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Tortillas
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
Toppings
  • 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
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and sprinkle the taco seasoning over the top. Add 1/2 cup of water.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Prepare Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded chicken on each tortilla and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference.

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