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Chicken Tacos Recipe
Wendy Zitzman
Prep Time
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Servings
Servings
4
Calories
Calories
285.98
Ingredients
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1
lb
boneless skinless chicken
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¼
tsp
salt
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¼
tsp
pepper
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1
tbsp
olive oil
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1 ½
tsp
ground cumin
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1
tsp
paprika
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½
tsp
chili powder
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½
tsp
onion powder
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1
cup
tomatoes
-
chopped
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½
red onion
-
diced
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¼
cup
cilantro
-
chopped
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1
lime
-
juiced
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4
taco shells
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2
oz
queso fresco cheese
-
crumbled
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Toppings of choice
-
lettuce sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, etc.
Instructions
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.
Saute in a large skillet with the olive oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Place the chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic and onion powders in a crockpot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
Meanwhile, combine the onion, tomato and cilantro in a bowl.
Season with salt, pepper and the lime juice.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks.
Serve the chicken in tacos shells, topped with the tomato mixture, queso fresco and toppings of choice.
Notes
The entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 4 oz chicken with taco shell and toppings of choice
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Tacos Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
285.98
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.56
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
4.38
g
27
%
Trans Fat
0.16
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.36
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.99
g
Cholesterol
117.51
mg
39
%
Sodium
257.93
mg
11
%
Potassium
473.07
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
12.8
g
4
%
Fiber
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
2.06
g
2
%
Protein
25.98
g
52
%
Vitamin A
860.79
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
10.89
mg
13
%
Calcium
123.26
mg
12
%
Iron
2.05
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.