Shredded Chicken Tacos
This taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it's not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs and to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 14.5 ounces Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes Undrained
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper Halved and stemmed
- 3 cloves Garlic Peeled
- 2 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless
- 16 Tortillas Corn or flour, warmed
- 1 cup Guacamole Chopped with fresh cilantro, and/or lime wedges
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 3½ to 4 quart
- Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Combine undrained tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Pour the tomato mixture into a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add chicken thighs; stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and place in a bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks. Add enough sauce mixture from the slow cooker to the shredded chicken to moisten. Serve the chicken in tortillas. If desired, top with guacamole, cilantro, and/or lime wedges.
Notes
Tip: Because hot chile peppers, such as jalapeños, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chiles as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the chile peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
504
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
790
mg
34
%
Potassium
520
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
961
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
132
mg
13
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken Thighs, Chili Powder, Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime, Salt, Tortillas