Chicken Taco Meat

  4.5 – 48 reviews  • Poultry
Level: Easy
Total: 45 min
Active: 45 min
Yield: 16 to 20 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  3. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 large onion, chopped
  5. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  6. 2 teaspoons paprika
  7. 1 tablespoon cumin
  8. Salt
  9. One 14-ounce can tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until hot. Add the chicken in batches and cook, browning, a couple minutes per side; remove the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook briefly. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt to taste. Pour in the tomato sauce and 2 cups water to create a broth. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the broth is reduced by half.
  2. Let cool, divide among 4 freezer bags and freeze.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 18 servings
Calories 163
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 26 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Sodium 342 mg

Reviews

Kathleen Rasmussen
Boring boring boring. Followed recipe exactly.
Dawn Davis
What is the best way to reheat from frozen?
Wanda Sullivan
Very straight forward and easy! I add a teaspoon of dried oregano to mine and more garlic
Alexa Bradley
SO good!  I made this in a mini crock pot for a taco bar with friends, Turned out great. Only change is I used boneless thighs and added some homemade roasted hatch chilis. 
Bruce Knight
Very good, my son asked for it for days. The flavor was even better the day after and I also used the suggestion from another review to make nachos with it! Will make again!
Michael Jackson
I texted the recipe to my wife.  She made two batches. One pork and the other chicken.  I finished them both even though each one had about 3 servings.  Absolutely delicious and now she will make 4 days worth each time.  I sent the recipe out to friends and family.  thank you!
Jennifer Johnson
Delicious!  I just made a trial batch of this since I plan to make a large batch for a graduation party.  I was looking for a crockpot shredded chicken taco recipe and decided to adapt this one – it was easy and turned out great!  I used all ingredients as written except for substituting chicken broth for the water as others suggested.  I just put everything in the crockpot raw, leaving the chicken in large pieces.  6 hours on low and it shredded easily with a fork.  I just had to simmer a bit to reduce the liquid afterwards on my stove.  So good!!!!  It has tons of flavor but safe for a crowd since no heat.  
Kenneth Mathis
Outstanding, quick, chicken taco recipe. I use chicken thighs rather than breasts for a richer taste.
Sherry Campbell
Just amazing! Kids loved it! Very easy to make

Bryan Atkins
I’ve made this recipe many times. Always follow recipe exactly. My family loves it. It’s delicious!!! 

 

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