SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN

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This is an adaptation of a recipe from "30 Minute Meals". This is a mildly flavored chicken dish that isversatile and easy, simply stuff into taco shells, fold into burritos, or make chicken nachos--top tortilla chips with this chicken, some cheese, and favorite toppings and bake until cheese melts.

Provided by Amayzng30

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lime, cut in half
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
3 cups chicken broth (canned is fine)
2 jalapeno peppers
1 onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup salsa
2 teaspoons cumin

Steps:

  • Remove remaining fat and skin from chicken.
  • Rub lime halves all over chicken and allow to sit to impart flavor.
  • In a large pot, bring next 6 ingredients to a boil.
  • Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20 minutes, depending on size).
  • Meanwhile, mix salsa, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl.
  • Drain chicken until it is cool enough to handle.
  • Add chicken to salsa mixture and shred chicken with two forks, stirring to distribute salsa and seasoning.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 756.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 32

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