Shredded Chicken Tacos
These shredded chicken tacos are super simple, healthy, and delicious! Plus, they are ready in less than 30 minutes which makes them perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: chicken tacos, quick, shredded chicken tacos, summer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 382kcal
Chicken Marinade
- 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons paprika powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
Combine all spices for the chicken marinade in a small bowl. Then, add the chicken breasts to a baking dish and cover them in olive oil. Rub in the spice blend and bake the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes.
While the chicken cooks, prepare your favorite toppings.
Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and shred them with two forks. Then toss them until all pieces are covered in seasoning.
Serve with warmed tortillas and your toppings. Enjoy!
- Toppings: I love a combination of guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro. In the pictures, I used mashed avocados (with lime, garlic, salt, pepper), tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Feel free to use any topping you love!
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1089mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 728IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg