Mexican Main Dishes Tacos Chicken Shredded Chicken Tacos 5.0 (9) 8 Reviews 2 Photos These shredded chicken tacos are super easy and much quicker to make without using a slow cooker. This is a great recipe that I've been using for years. Submitted by SMJ0724 Updated on November 10, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings ¼ cup water 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons ground oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon white sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts 8 taco shells, warmed Directions Mix water and seasoning mix in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with two forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells. Recipe Tips Soft flour or corn tortillas can be used in place of taco shells. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 244 Calories 9g Fat 16g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 244 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 2g 9% Cholesterol 59mg 20% Sodium 659mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 3g Protein 24g 48% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 42mg 3% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 375mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.