Quick Weeknight Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prepare flavorful, juicy shredded chicken tacos on the stovetop quickly. This recipe provides a simple, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights when you need a fast dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped cilantro, diced white onion, lime wedges, salsa
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, onion quarters, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder into a large skillet or pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a cutting board. Keep the liquid simmering in the skillet.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet with the cooking liquid. Toss to coat the chicken thoroughly in the sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavor.
- Warm your tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
- Assemble your chicken tacos by filling each warm tortilla with the seasoned shredded chicken. Top with cilantro, diced onion, and serve immediately with salsa and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use half chicken broth and half water when simmering the chicken.
- You can make this chicken ahead of time and store the filling in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for easy meal prep.
- If you prefer a spicier taco, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110