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Sarah’s Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling Recipe
Sarah's easy shredded chicken taco filling cooks quickly without requiring slow cookers, providing warm chicken filling perfect for taco shells and tortillas. This efficient recipe produces tender, flavorful chicken through stovetop methods that save time while maintaining quality results. The quick preparation makes authentic Mexican meals accessible for busy schedules.
This shredded chicken taco recipe is quick to make — no slow cooker needed. Serve the warm chicken filling in a taco shell, covered with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced onion
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.
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Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Stir in shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Tip
If you prefer more sauce, add additional tomato sauce, a spoonful at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 213 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 213 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium 158mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 35g | 71% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 343mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
