Shredded Chicken Tacos

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This taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it's not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs and to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

16 tacos

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, halved and stemmed (see Tip)
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
16 (6 inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup Guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or lime wedges

Directions

Combine undrained tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, garlic, chili powder, and salt in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Pour the tomato mixture into a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add chicken thighs; stir to coat.
Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Remove the chicken and place in a bowl. Shred the chicken using two forks. Add enough sauce mixture from the slow cooker to the shredded chicken to moisten. Serve the chicken in tortillas. If desired, top with guacamole, cilantro, and/or lime wedges.

Tips

Equipment: 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker

Tip: Because hot chile peppers, such as jalapeños, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with chiles as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the chile peppers, wash your hands well with soap and water.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256	Calories
6g	Fat
24g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 25g	50%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Vitamin A 924IU	18%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 6mcg	1%
Sodium 414mg	18%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 26mg	6%
Potassium 281mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Shredded Chicken Tacos

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