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Close-up of make ahead chicken tacos with fresh toppings and warm tortillas

Make Ahead Chicken Tacos


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

These make ahead chicken tacos are perfect for meal prep or quick dinners. Tender shredded chicken seasoned with classic Mexican spices, ready to be assembled into tacos with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
12 small corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Place chicken breasts in the skillet and pour chicken broth over them.
Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
Return shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the remaining sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
Allow the chicken to cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate if making ahead.
When ready to serve, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Assemble tacos by placing shredded chicken on each tortilla, then topping with shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes