RED CHILE SHREDDED CHICKEN FOR TACOS

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)
1/3 medium onion, cut in half
2 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
2 1/2 cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato sauce (from 8-oz can)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, if desired
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Few drops fresh lime juice, if desired
1/2 teaspoon sugar, if desired
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
10 soft corn tortillas (6 or 7 inch)

Steps:

In blender, place chile, adobo sauce, onion, 2 cloves garlic, the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, chicken bouillon granules, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and the oregano. Cover; blend until smooth.
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato mixture. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Stir in chicken; cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
Meanwhile, heat tortillas as directed on package. Spoon about 1/3-cup chicken mixture down center of each warm tortilla. Fold each taco in half over filling. Serve immediately.