Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

This shredded chicken taco recipe is made with chicken breasts simmered in tomato sauce with cumin and chili powder for a super-quick taco filling.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
213 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Gather all ingredients.
Step 3
Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.
Step 4
Serve and enjoy!
Step 5
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 6
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.

Ingredients

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

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