4.8 from 141 votes
Easy Shredded Mexican Chicken
Quick and easy this tender, flavorful shredded Mexican style chicken comes together in 30 minutes! Thanks to using a cooking method that includes searing and poaching this chicken is moist and tender. All seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs that make this chicken perfect for loading into tacos, burritos or using on nachos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients to make the chicken taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Coat the chicken on both sides with the chicken taco seasoning.
- Drizzle the olive oil and heat in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, shred using a fork, then return to the skillet. 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.
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Notes
- Chicken: this recipe can be made using breasts or thighs. Just be sure to use boneless, skinless since it will be shredded.
- Chicken broth: this is used for poaching the chicken, if you don't have any broth on hand you can use water.
- Oil: extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil are great options.
- Storage: store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.