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
- 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
- Protein 26.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.96 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.43 mg High
- Sodium 106.01 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.34 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.64 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 3.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.91 mg Low Source
- Potassium 51.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅