Shredded Chicken Tacos

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These easy Shredded Chicken Tacos transform plain shredded chicken into a juicy, flavorful, FAST meal. The answer to what to make for dinner!

Prep: 10

Cook: 10

Total: 20

Servings:

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Ingredients

FOR THE TACO SHREDDED CHICKEN

3 cups cooked shredded chicken* (about 3 medium breasts)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 large yellow onion diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo individual peppers NOT whole cans, finely chopped (if you love heat, feel free to add an extra pepper or stir in a few teaspoons of sauce from the can)
1 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes in their juices
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice from about 1 medium lime

FOR SERVING:

Warm tortillas or hard taco shells of your choice
Toppings of choice: fresh cilantro, diced avocado, diced jalapeno, pickled onions, thinly sliced radishes, cheese, salsa

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.
Add the shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Let cook, stirring every minute or two, until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
To serve: Fill the shells or warm tortillas with the chicken and add any desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

*To cook the chicken, pick your favorite method: Poached Shredded Chicken (stovetop), Crockpot Shredded Chicken, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, shredded Air Fryer Whole Chicken; or use store bought rotisserie chicken.
Adapted from my Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

TO STORE: Before building tacos, place leftover shredded chicken in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm shredded chicken in the microwave until hot, topped with a splash of water or chicken broth to keep it from drying out, then build fresh tacos.
TO FREEZE: Store shredded chicken in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 (chicken only)Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 79mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 472IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg