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Quick & Juicy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of two soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken tacos, topped with diced white onion and fresh cilantro.
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Make flavorful, tender shredded chicken tacos fast. This recipe delivers juicy chicken filling perfect for weeknight taco night or meal prep, ready quickly on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings: chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet or pot.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the taco seasoning mix, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the chicken.
  4. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a cutting board. Reserve the cooking liquid in the skillet.
  6. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet with the reserved liquid. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly with the seasoning sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  8. Warm your tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
  9. Fill each warm tortilla with the juicy shredded chicken mixture.
  10. Top your chicken tacos with your favorite toppings like chopped onion, cilantro, cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • For slow cooker chicken tacos, place the chicken, broth, and all seasonings in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to combine before serving.
  • Use high-quality taco seasoning for the best flavor in this simple chicken tacos seasoning blend.
  • This shredded chicken taco filling works well for bowls, nachos, or meal prep containers.

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