Recipe

Pulled Chicken Tacos

Name: Pulled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, or thighs for juicier meat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1/2 cups chicken broth; 8 whole corn tortillas, or flour, if preferred; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1 avocado sliced; 1/2 cups sour cream, or Greek yogurt; 1 lime cut into wedges

Tender pulled chicken enveloped in warm tortillas, perfect for a flavorful taco night. Topped with crunchy veggies and creamy sauce, they’re a delight.

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Notes

Pulled Chicken Tacos are a delicious assembly of tender, slow-cooked chicken, wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with a medley of fresh ingredients. The chicken, seasoned to perfection, contrasts beautifully with the crispness of fresh vegetables and the creaminess of avocado or sauce, creating a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Each taco offers a finger-licking, satisfying experience that brings together comforting and vibrant elements on your plate.

Ingredients

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Servings

1 poundboneless chicken breasts, or thighs for juicier meat
1 tablespoonolive oil
1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonsblack pepper
8 tablespoonschicken broth
8 wholecorn tortillas, or flour, if preferred
1 cupshredded lettuce
1 cupdiced tomatoes
1avocado sliced
8 tablespoonssour cream, or Greek yogurt
1lime cut into wedges

Directions

Step1
Prepare the Chicken
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, then add chicken breasts or thighs to coat evenly.
Step2
Cook the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken in a slow cooker and pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
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Step3
Shred the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.
Step4
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side. Keep them warm in a clean kitchen towel until ready to serve.
Step5
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer a generous amount of shredded chicken, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and slices of avocado. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime.