Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos
Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos delivers tender, juicy chicken folded into a light tomato-onion sauce accented with cumin and chili powder. It’s simple yet flavorful, perfect for weeknight taco nights or casual gatherings where you want a reliable, tasty filling that pairs well with your favorite toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Move the chicken breasts to a bowl. Let them cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.
- 4
Warm the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is hot and the flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 149.19 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 26.72 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 1.38 g 1%
- Total Fat 3.96 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.43 mg High 23%
- Sodium 106.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 51.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 10.03 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, and Onion. Each serving provides about 149.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Onion, Tomato Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos healthy?
- Sarah's Quick Shredded Chicken for Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 149.19 calories and 26.72 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It contains Tomatoes 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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