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shredded chicken tacos topped with avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro on a plate with lime wedges
5 from 3 votes

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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Keyword: chicken tacos, quick, shredded chicken tacos, summer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

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

Other Ingredients

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

  • 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!

Nutrition

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