Shredded Chicken Tacos

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5 from 5 votes

These 15-minute shredded chicken tacos are packed with salsa, lime, and warm spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, entree, main, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican American, texmex

Keyword: Chicken tacos, chicken tacos recipe, easy chicken tacos, easy taco recipe, shredded chicken taco recipe, shredded chicken tacos, simple chicken tacos, simple tacos, taco night recipe, taco recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Shredded Chicken (Cooked 4 Ways)

4 cups cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts

Tacos

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chunky salsa or salsa verde
¼ cup chicken broth more if needed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 large lime
flour tortillas for serving

Instructions

Shredded Chicken (Cooked 4 ways)

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add 4 cups cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon salt to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in 1 cup chunky salsa, ¼ cup chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until fully heated through.
Serve warm with flour tortillas and the toppings of choice.

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Notes

Leftover Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.

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