Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup tomatoes - chopped
- ½ red onion - diced
- ¼ cup cilantro - chopped
- 1 lime - juiced
- 4 taco shells
- 2 oz queso fresco cheese - crumbled
- Toppings of choice - lettuce sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, etc.
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.
- Saute in a large skillet with the olive oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Place the chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic and onion powders in a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine the onion, tomato and cilantro in a bowl.
- Season with salt, pepper and the lime juice.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks.
- Serve the chicken in tacos shells, topped with the tomato mixture, queso fresco and toppings of choice.
Notes
The entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 4 oz chicken with taco shell and toppings of choice
Nutrition
Calories: 285.98 kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 12.8 g (4%)Protein: 25.98 g (52%)Fat: 14.56 g (22%)Saturated Fat: 4.38 g (27%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.36 gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.99 gTrans Fat: 0.16 gCholesterol: 117.51 mg (39%)Sodium: 257.93 mg (11%)Potassium: 473.07 mg (14%)Fiber: 2.2 g (9%)Sugar: 2.06 g (2%)Vitamin A: 860.79 IU (17%)Vitamin C: 10.89 mg (13%)Calcium: 123.26 mg (12%)Iron: 2.05 mg (11%)