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Get ready to experience an epic burst of flavor with these Shredded Chicken Tacos! These tacos are quick, easy, and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. The juicy, shredded chicken, packed with fiesta flavors, is piled high on warm tortillas and served with all your favorite toppings.

Creating a delicious shredded chicken filling is now easier than ever before, thanks to the convenience of rotisserie chicken. With just a few simple steps, you can combine all the necessary ingredients and have a flavorful meal ready for your family in no time. Plus, you can make a large quantity of the filling and use it as leftovers for other dishes throughout the week.

What Ingredients do I need for Chicken Tacos?

Chicken: Rotisserie chicken, or homemade leftover shredded chicken

Salsa: Store-bought mild, medium, or hot salsa are all suitable options; choose your preferred brand and level of spiciness. Homemade red salsa is a great option.

Seasonings: Cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion powder, and salt

Liquids: Olive oil or vegetable oil

Tortilla: Corn tortillas or flour tortillas (6-inch size)

Preparing Chicken meat

  • Shred rotisserie chicken (makes about 3 cups)
  • In a skillet, heat oil on low and add cumin, onion and garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute to combine. Add salsa, broth, and cook to warm through about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Salt to taste.
  • Warm corn or flour tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds, or on a comal.
  • Take a couple of tablespoons of warm shredded chicken place it in a warm tortilla, and load it with your favorite toppings.

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Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Eunice Huerta
Chicken Tacos, a delicious weeknight meal, they are packed with flavor, easy, and a great way to feed a crowd at your next game day party or celebration!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or home cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup salsa, store-bought or homemade mild, med, or hot
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Shred rotisserie chicken (makes about 3 cups)
  • Add salsa and chicken broth into a large skillet on low heat, and cook to warm through. Add cumin, garlic and onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine.
  • Add the shredded chicken to the sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Salt to taste.
  • Warm corn or flour tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds, or on a comal.
  • Take a couple of tablespoons of warm shredded chicken place it in a warm tortilla, and load it with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Containers of shredded rotisserie chicken are available at grocery deli counters, typically at Safeway and Albertsons.
Leftover shredded turkey can be used
Keyword Chicken tacos, easy to make, shredded chicken tacos
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