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Mexican Shredded Chicken
Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with Mexican shredded chicken recipe. The options are endless for salads, tacos, burritos and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 151 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning or 1/2 a Packet
- 1 lime Juiced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and season with the Taco Seasoning.
- Brown each side of the chicken breasts but cooking it for approximately 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir the chicken broth and salsa together, add it into the pan, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred with 2 forks, top with lime juice and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Serve over rice, salad or in tortillas! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
472mg
(20%)
Potassium
447mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
309IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 309IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.