Shredded Chicken Salsa Tacos

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These shredded chicken tacos are easy to make, and everyone loves them! Top them with shredded cheese, avocados, lettuce, sour cream, and diced onion, or any of your favorite taco toppings.

Submitted by Linny Poutre
Published on March 10, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) container chipotle salsa, divided

  • ¼ cup frozen corn

  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until cooked through and no longer pink in the centers, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool for 15 minutes. Discard cooking water.

  2. Shred cooled chicken with your fingers or 2 forks.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, 2/3 of the salsa, corn, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro; bring to a simmer. Cook until heated through, about 15 minutes. Spoon into tortillas and top with remaining salsa.

Cook's Notes:

Use any flavor salsa in place of chipotle salsa, if preferred.

To make this vegetarian, use a total of 2 pounds chopped zucchini, yellow squash, and onion in place of the chicken. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and reduce the salsa to 2 1/2 ounces.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
8g Fat
31g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 496mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 335mg 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.