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Shredded Chicken Tacos are a delicious meal option.

These Shredded Chicken Tacos are juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to whip up for a delicious weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned chicken wrapped in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken and mix.
  5. Warm tortillas and fill each with the seasoned chicken.
  6. Top with your favorite toppings and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe works great with rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken. Add some jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat!

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