Shredded Chicken Salsa Tacos

Shredded chicken is simmered with chipotle salsa, corn, and jalapeno pepper in this simple taco recipe which can be served with any of your favorite taco toppings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 (10 ounce) container chipotle salsa, divided
• 0.5 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 0.25 cup frozen corn

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Shred cooled chicken with your fingers or 2 forks.

Step 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.