Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling
This shredded chicken taco recipe is quick to make — no slow cooker needed. Serve the warm chicken filling in a taco shell, covered with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
Ingreadients :
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch chili powder
Step by Step :
- Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool briefly, then shred with 2 forks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, tomato sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
