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Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe (Stove Top Method)

This easy shredded chicken tacos recipe is going to become a fan favorite! Tender, juicy shredded chicken added to warm tortillas, giving you the ultimate tacos.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword shredded chicken tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

Shredded Chicken-

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup red or yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup adobo peppers chopped
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ Tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt

Tacos-

  • flour tortillas
  • desired taco toppings

Instructions

Stove Top Method-

  • Add all the ingredients for the shredded chicken to a large pot or deep skillet with a lid and stir until the seasonings are evenly combined with the liquid.
    1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast , or thighs, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup adobo peppers, chopped, 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 ½ Tbsp taco seasoning, ½ tsp salt
  • Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover with the lid, and simmer for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks evenly.
  • Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, large plate or mixing bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken. (For an easier method, you can use a hand mixer or stand mix to quickly shred the chicken.)
  • Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir it into the liquid so it can soak up all the flavors. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and slightly toasted. While the tortillas warm, prepare your favorite taco toppings.
  • Fill each warm tortilla with shredded chicken and top with desired toppings.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy while warm.

Slow Cooker Method-

  • Add all the ingredients for the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. (The internal temperature should be 165°F.)
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate or cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks into fine shredded pieces.
  • Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking juices. Let it sit on the warm or low setting for another 10-15 minutes, giving the chicken time to absorb more flavor.
  • Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro.
  • Warm the tortillas and prepare your favorite taco toppings. Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken and desired toppings.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.