Delicious Mexican Fiesta Shredded Chicken Tacos
A flavorful and vibrant Mexican-inspired dish made with shredded chicken, perfect for any fiesta. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and easy to follow.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ medium onion
- ½ medium bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 8-10 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in olive oil until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- Brown the chicken on all sides, then add diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot.
- Simmer the mixture, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot, stirring to combine with the sauce.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the shredded chicken onto a tortilla and adding desired toppings.
Notes
Serve with your desired toppings such as diced avocado, sour cream, and salsa.