Shredded Chicken Tacos

Name: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1½ pounds chicken breasts (skinless boneless); Water (as needed to cover the chicken); 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; ½ medium yellow onion (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup salsa; Warm tortillas or taco shells (for serving); Toppings of choice (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

These shredded chicken tacos are made with tender stovetop chicken, salsa, onion, garlic, and warm taco spices. The chicken is shredded while warm, then simmered in the salsa mixture so it stays juicy and flavorful. Ready in about 25 minutes, this is an easy chicken taco recipe for busy weeknights.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:02:50 GMT