PrintQuick Stovetop Shredded Chicken Tacos
Make flavorful, juicy shredded chicken for tacos fast using a simple stovetop method. This recipe delivers big flavor for your weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges, salsa
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, water, and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a cutting board.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it with the remaining cooking liquid until the chicken is coated and heated through.
- Warm your tortillas according to package directions (stovetop or microwave).
- Fill each tortilla with the seasoned shredded chicken and add your desired toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- This shredded chicken filling works well for meal planning; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- If you prefer a slow cooker method for hands-off cooking, place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of diced green chiles to the liquid before simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105