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Quick Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of three soft corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken tacos, topped generously with diced white onion and fresh cilantro.
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Make flavorful shredded chicken tacos quickly on the stovetop, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. Includes an option for slow cooker preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  3. Pour the chicken broth and water into the skillet. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning mix until dissolved.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it with the remaining cooking liquid until the chicken is coated and heated through.
  8. Warm the tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
  9. Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken mixture. Top with your desired toppings like onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version: Place chicken breasts, broth, water, and taco seasoning in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix with the liquid before serving.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for even faster preparation; shred it and mix it with 1/2 cup broth and the seasoning in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
  • For cilantro lime flavor, add the juice of one lime and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the shredded chicken mixture at the end.

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