Shredded Chicken Tacos
Tender salsa-simmered chicken piled into warm tortillas, the easy taco night that tastes like it took all day.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Place chicken breasts in a large skillet with salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Cover and simmer gently until the chicken reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Shred the chicken right in the pan with two forks and toss it in the sauce until glossy and coated.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, about 30 seconds per side.
- 5
Fill tortillas with chicken, top with cheddar, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.
