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30 Minute Chicken Tacos

30 Minute Chicken Tacos! This is the EASIEST, most flavorful shredded chicken taco recipe! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, or busy day. Only 30 minutes is needed to cook up and shred the chicken.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Chicken Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Mexican Chicken
  • 1 chicken taco seasoning ingredients above
  • 2 lbs chicken boneless skinless breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth low or no sodium
Chicken Tacos
  • tortillas
  • shredded cheese
  • tomato diced
  • guacamole
  • sour cream
  • cilantro diced

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients to make the chicken taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
  2. Coat the chicken on both sides with the chicken taco seasoning.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil and heat in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chicken and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Pour in the chicken stock. Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook in the broth for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken registers 165 degrees internally and is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet, shred using a fork, then return to the skillet.
  6. Stir to coat the chicken in the remaining sauce in the skillet. Let sit and keep warm on low heat for about 3-5 minutes, to get good flavor throughout the chicken.
  7. Serve warm on tortillas with any additional toppings you would enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition Information is for the shredded Mexican Chicken only. For accurate information calculate any tortillas and/or toppings you are using.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 549mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 549mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.