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Mexican Pulled Chicken Tacos are a must-try today!

Mexican Pulled Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish made with tender shredded chicken, spices, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the onions and garlic, stirring well to combine.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet, followed by the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring to combine with the sauce. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of pulled chicken on each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • Substitute the chicken with shredded beef or pork for a different flavor profile.

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