Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal to make for your family, look no further than Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, but still want to serve up a flavorful and satisfying dish. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a delicious and versatile taco filling that everyone will love.

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling
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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced onion
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder

Directions

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

Step 1

Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213

Calories

6g

Fat

1g

Carbs

35g

Protein

Complement

The key to this recipe is the tender and flavorful shredded chicken, which is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked to perfection. Whether you use it to fill tacos, burritos, or even as a topping for salads or nachos, this shredded chicken is sure to be a hit. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for easy meal prep. So, if you're in need of a go-to recipe for busy nights, give Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling a try and enjoy a tasty and stress-free dinner.