Shredded Chicken Tacos
These easy Shredded Chicken Tacos transform plain shredded chicken into a juicy, flavorful, FAST meal. The answer to what to make for dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken* ( (about 3 medium breasts))
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 4 teaspoons))
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo individual peppers
- 1 15 -ounce can petite diced tomatoes in their juices
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 medium lime
- Warm tortillas or hard taco shells of your choice
- Toppings of choice: (fresh cilantro, diced avocado, diced jalapeno, pickled onions, thinly sliced radishes, cheese, salsa)
Steps
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.
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Add the shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Let cook, stirring every minute or two, until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
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To serve: Fill the shells or warm tortillas with the chicken and add any desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cooked shredded chicken* | 3 cups | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| yellow onion or 1/2 large yellow onion | 1 small | - | - |
| chili powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| kosher salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cumin | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 175 |
| garlic | 4 cloves | - | - |
| to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo individual peppers | 1 | - | - |
| -ounce can petite diced tomatoes in their juices | 1 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 1.200 |
| freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 medium lime | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| Warm tortillas or hard taco shells of your choice | - | - | - |
| Toppings of choice | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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