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Quick Weeknight Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of three street-style chicken tacos filled with shredded meat and topped generously with diced white onion and cilantro.
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Make these easy chicken tacos fast for a delicious weeknight dinner. The chicken shreds easily and stays juicy, delivering authentic flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings: chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, water, and add the entire packet of taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them on a cutting board.
  5. Add the can of diced green chiles to the remaining liquid in the skillet and stir. Let the sauce simmer gently while you shred the chicken.
  6. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it thoroughly with the seasoned sauce until it is fully coated and heated through.
  7. Warm your tortillas according to package directions (a quick warm in a dry skillet works well).
  8. Fill each warm tortilla with the shredded chicken filling. Top with fresh onion, cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges and salsa.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use half chicken broth and half canned tomato sauce instead of just broth and water.
  • You can make this chicken ahead of time and store the filling in the refrigerator for up to three days for fast meal prep.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.

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