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Chicken Tacos Recipe
These chicken tacos are a perfect weeknight family favorite. Juicy and seasoned chicken topped with queso fresco and your favorite toppings.
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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
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
lb
boneless skinless chicken
¼
tsp
salt
¼
tsp
pepper
1
tbsp
olive oil
1 ½
tsp
ground cumin
1
tsp
paprika
½
tsp
chili powder
½
tsp
onion powder
1
cup
tomatoes
-
chopped
½
red onion
-
diced
¼
cup
cilantro
-
chopped
1
lime
-
juiced
4
taco shells
2
oz
queso fresco cheese
-
crumbled
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
Calories:
285.98
kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates:
12.8
g
(4%)
Protein:
25.98
g
(52%)
Fat:
14.56
g
(22%)
Saturated Fat:
4.38
g
(27%)
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2.36
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.99
g
Trans Fat:
0.16
g
Cholesterol:
117.51
mg
(39%)
Sodium:
257.93
mg
(11%)
Potassium:
473.07
mg
(14%)
Fiber:
2.2
g
(9%)
Sugar:
2.06
g
(2%)
Vitamin A:
860.79
IU
(17%)
Vitamin C:
10.89
mg
(13%)
Calcium:
123.26
mg
(12%)
Iron:
2.05
mg
(11%)
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