Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos
Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos feature tender pulled chicken simmered in a seasoned tomato sauce with warm cumin, oregano, and garlic. The tang of vinegar and a hint of sweetness round out the flavors, making these tacos juicy and well-balanced. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering where everyone builds their own.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine water and seasoning mix. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; stir until well mixed.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 3
Add the tomato sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and, when cool enough to handle, shred the meat with two forks.
- 6
Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until the chicken is coated and the sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.
- Calories 251.66 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 28.53 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 15.34 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.16 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.54 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 71.06 mg High 24%
- Sodium 452.69 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.8 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 27.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 229.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 42.35 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tomato Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Ground Cumin, Ground Oregano, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 251.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Ground Cumin, Ground Oregano, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 251.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Tomato-Braised Shredded Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 251.66 calories and 28.53 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 452.69 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.54 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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