Description
A simple and delicious recipe for shredded chicken tacos that can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the shredded chicken, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the chicken mixture is heating, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
- Once the chicken mixture is heated, remove it from the heat.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with shredded beef or pork for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg