Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Name: Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 0.25 cup tomato sauce; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch chili powder

4.4

(133)

100 Reviews

22 Photos

This shredded chicken taco recipe is quick to make — no slow cooker needed. Serve the warm chicken filling in a taco shell, covered with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.

Submitted by Holiday Baker

Updated on November 7, 2024

22

A platter with a bowl of shredded chicken, a bowl of lime wedges, stacked tortillas, and two chicken tacos topped with shredded cheese

22

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

1x

2x

4x

Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it.

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced onion
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Stir in shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Serve and enjoy!

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Recipe Tip

If you prefer more sauce, add additional tomato sauce, a spoonful at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

382 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213	Calories
6g	Fat
1g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Sodium 158mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 35g	71%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 343mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Ingredients

Directions

Recipe Tip

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

You’ll Also Love