Tender Shredded Chicken Tacos (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked shredded chicken blended with spices and served warm in soft tortillas.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
02 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices

05 - 1 ½ tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

11 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
12 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice

→ To Serve

14 - 12 small corn or flour tortillas
15 - Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken thighs or drumsticks in the slow cooker base.
02 - Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
03 - Combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; sprinkle the mixture uniformly over the chicken and vegetables.
04 - Pour diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and chicken broth over the seasoned chicken.
05 - Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until chicken is tender and forks easily shred the meat.
06 - Remove chicken, discard bones, shred meat with two forks.
07 - Return shredded chicken to the pot, stir to combine with sauce, and mix in lime juice.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
09 - Fill tortillas with shredded chicken and add desired toppings; serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare for busy days
  • Crowd-pleasing and budget-friendly meal
02 -
  • Choose corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
  • Leftover chicken makes great quesadillas or burrito bowls
03 -
  • Add a chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for extra bold flavor
  • For a lighter version, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and reduce cooking time by 1 hour
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