Easy Weeknight Shredded Chicken Tacos
Make satisfying, juicy shredded chicken tacos fast on the stovetop. This simple chicken taco filling is perfect for busy weeknights and family taco night.
- 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
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and water. Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix evenly over the chicken.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a cutting board. Keep the liquid simmering in the pan.
- Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken completely.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet. Toss the chicken with the remaining flavorful liquid until it is coated and moist. This creates your juicy chicken taco filling.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
- Assemble your chicken tacos by filling each warm tortilla with the seasoned shredded chicken and your preferred toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For make ahead tacos, prepare the filling and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If you prefer a slow cooker chicken tacos method, cook the chicken breasts on low for 4 hours with the broth, seasoning, and water, then shred.
- Use corn tortillas for authentic chicken street tacos flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
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