Best Shredded Chicken Tacos With Tomatoes And Grilled Corn Recipes

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GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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Rub chicken breasts with a chili powder paste and grill alongside corn tortillas.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates
3 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
12 corn tortillas
Shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium heat.
  • Mix the oil, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl to make a paste. Pound the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to about 1/2-inch thick. Rub the chicken all over with the chili paste.
  • Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken until firm to the touch and cooked through, flipping once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then shred the meat into bite-size pieces or cut into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill and wrap in a kitchen towel to stay warm.
  • Serve the chicken tacos with shredded cheese, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and/or salsa for topping.

EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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This is a great recipe for easy shredded chicken tacos that I've been using for years. Great for a weeknight or a weekend meal!

Provided by SMJ0724

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 taco shells, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix water and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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Shredded tomato chicken, and fresh pico de gallo to make delicious tacos, pair with your favorite taco toppings for a great dinner.

Provided by Megan F.

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tomatoes, diced and seeded (roma)
1/4 red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced and seeded
2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast
16 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon spice island taco seasoning
1 tablespoon el mexicano carne asada seasoning
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
taco cheese
tortilla

Steps:

  • Begin by mixing together the 2 tomatoes diced and seeded, 1/4 diced red onion, 1 diced jalapeno pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, to make the pico de gallo.
  • Next, heat a pan brown 1lb chicken breast in 1 tbsp olive oil for about 3 min each sides.
  • Add 16 oz of tomato sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp ground pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 tbsp el mexicano carne asada seasoning, 1 tbsp adobo seasoning, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 cup of water to the pan with chicken.
  • allow the chicken to cook covered on medium, to medium low heat or 20minutes. Once done shred the chicken in the pan with two forks.
  • Taking your tortillas fill with the finished chicken, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1311.3, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 26.1

SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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Bone and skin are left on the chicken breasts so they're extra flavorful as they simmer in tomato sauce and a blend of savory seasonings.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (8 ounce) cans Goya Tomato Sauce
2 teaspoons Goya White Distilled Vinegar
2 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
3 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon Goya Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Goya Oregano Leaf
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
¼ cup finely chopped white onion
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Goya Hot Sauce

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, turning once, until light golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato sauce mixture to pan; bring to a boil (be careful, the tomato sauce can splatter). Lower heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until cooked through (thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into thickest part of breast), flipping once, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board; reserve sauce in pan. Remove and discard bones and skin. Using two forks, shred chicken breast. Transfer chicken to skillet with sauce, mixing to combine; continue to cook until sauce reduces and blends into chicken, and mixture begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and/or onions, if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired.

TEXAS TACOS



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I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it's ready, I often keep the beef mixture warm in a slow cooker so the kids can quickly fill taco shells after an afternoon of rigorous soccer practice. -Susan Scully, Mason, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
20 taco shells, warmed
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, red pepper and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through. Serve in taco shells with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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