Mexican Shredded Chicken
Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with Mexican shredded chicken recipe. The options are endless for salads, tacos, burritos and more!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning or 1/2 a Packet
- 1 Lime Juiced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and season with the Taco Seasoning.
- Brown each side of the chicken breasts but cooking it for approximately 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir the chicken broth and salsa together, add it into the pan, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred with 2 forks, top with lime juice and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Serve over rice, salad or in tortillas! Enjoy!
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Recipe Tips
- Skillet Recommendation - We use a cast iron skillet and it’s perfect for this recipe. I have the Lodge cast iron skillet but you can see all the different brands here.
- Shredding Chicken - You can easily shred the chicken with two forks but you can also shred with a hand mixer or stand mixer. This quickly shreds the chicken in the perfect pieces.
- Cooking Chicken - Cooking chicken in the skillet will vary depending on the size of the chicken. We recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165 degrees. You can also make Baked Mexican Chicken, Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken or cook Mexican Chicken in the instant pot.
Variations Ideas
- Change Meat - We love this recipe with chicken but you can also use ground turkey or ground beef. We have even made it with cooked pulled pork or shredded beef roast.
- Add Beans - If you need to stretch your meat budget, try adding black beans or rice to the chicken mixture. It will still taste amazing. You can add salsa for even more flavor to the chicken mixture.
- Other Additions - To add a delicious variation, you can easily add in a tablespoon of minced garlic, chopped onion spice, or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. We have even topped with shredded cheddar cheese for added a cheesy chicken mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
