Description
Slow-Simmered Mexican Shredded Chicken (Taco & Bowl Style) is a flavorful and versatile dish that transforms simple ingredients into a tender, savory meal. Perfect for taco nights or healthy bowls, this recipe combines juicy chicken with a medley of spices, making it ideal for family dinners and gatherings alike. With its rich flavor profile and ease of preparation, you can create multiple meals throughout the week, from tacos loaded with fresh toppings to satisfying rice bowls. Enjoy the comfort of homemade shredded chicken that’s packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion until soft; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for about 25–30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pan using two forks.
- Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 516mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 112mg