Shredded Chicken Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

from wellplated.com
Dinner
20 min
280 kcal / serving

These easy Shredded Chicken Tacos transform plain shredded chicken into a juicy, flavorful, FAST meal. The answer to what to make for dinner!

Ingredients

  • 3 cupscooked shredded chicken* ( (about 3 medium breasts))
  • 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 smallyellow onion or 1/2 large yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 teaspoonschili powder
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • ½ teaspoonground cumin
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced (about 4 teaspoons))
  • 1chipotle peppers in adobo individual peppers
  • 115-ounce can petite diced tomatoes in their juices
  • ¼ cupfreshly 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)

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    To serve: Fill the shells or warm tortillas with the chicken and add any desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.