Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos
Tender shredded chicken is simmered in tomato sauce with ancho chile, garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar, and a touch of sugar, creating a richly seasoned filling with gentle heat and tang. Tucked into warm corn tortillas and finished with white onion, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce, these tacos make a flavorful weeknight meal or a casual spread for sharing.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, turning once, until light golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved tomato sauce mixture to the pan; bring to a boil (be careful, as the tomato sauce can splatter). Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until cooked through (a thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast), flipping once, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Transfer chicken to a cutting board; reserve the sauce in the pan. Remove and discard the bones and skin. Using two forks, shred the chicken breast. Transfer the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and mix to combine. Continue to cook until the sauce reduces and blends into the chicken and the mixture begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.
- 4
Transfer the chicken mixture to a serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, and/or onions, if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired.
- Calories 521.38 kcal High 26%
- Protein 60.2 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 42.06 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.17 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.48 mg High 47%
- Sodium 498.46 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.73 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 7.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 76.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.44 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 479.77 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 78.84 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 12.35 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Goya Tomato Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Ancho Chile Powder, Chicken Breast, and Corn Tortilla. Each serving provides about 521.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Ancho Chile Powder, Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, Dried Oregano. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 521.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Goya Tomato-Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 521.38 calories and 60.2 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 498.46 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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