Sarah’s Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

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Description

I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • ΒΌ cup tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat
  2. then simmer until no longer pink
  3. 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl. Allow to cool
  5. then shred with 2 forks.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent
  7. 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken
  8. tomato sauce
  9. cumin
  10. and chili powder.
  11. Bring to a boil
  12. then reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and flavors have blended
  13. about 3 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 3

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