Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
Shredded Chicken Tacos -- 3 Ways!
It's taco night! And these shredded chicken tacos are a real crowd pleaser! And whether you're preparing your chicken in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or sous vide, WE GOT YOU.
We love love love the
Instant Pot method for cooking chicken
because it's so quick any easy (we're talking 8 minute cook-time, people)! And BONUS: you can use either fresh or frozen chicken breasts.
This method is featured in these photos! We love
sous vide chicken thighs
because you get amazingly moist chicken every time, and don't have to compromise that crispy outside when you give them a quick sear at the end of cooking.
And because these chicken thighs are so moist, shredding them to make these tacos is even easier!
Slow cooker chicken
is truly the set it and forget it method, and perfect if you're at home meal prepping for the day. While the cook time is longer than both the sous vide and the Instant Pot, it's a great option if you're hoping to keep your oven and stove top free for other meal prepping goodness.
Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
Let's Talk Tortillas!
When it comes to tacos, the tortilla matters. We're firm believers that the tortilla can really make or break the taco! There are so many tortilla options: corn, wheat, and even grain-free --- WHERE TO START?!
Our go-to store-bought tortilla is definitely
Mission Street Taco Flour Tortillas
. They are the perfect mini size for tacos and they won't break when you pick up your taco. If you're not a flour tortilla kind of girl, they also make a corn tortilla in the same "street taco" mini size.
Before serving:
We suggest browning your tortillas just a bit. You can pan fry them, but what we like to do is turn our gas burner on and cook them over the flame to get them warm and a little bit crunchy. You can get the same effect on the grill!
Want to Skip the Tortilla?
Looking for alternatives that skip the taco shell all together? These shredded chicken tacos are oh so delish prepared in the following ways as well:
As nachos:
Whip up a batch of
nachos
in the oven and top with your this shredded chicken and your favorite taco toppings. Or try
these cauliflower nachos
if you want to go sans chips!
In a lettuce wrap:
We love using romaine hearts or cabbage leaves for a delicious and low carb lettuce wrap taco!
As a salad:
Who doesn't love a taco salad?! Simply put all your taco toppings + the shredded chicken over a bed of lettuce, and you're on your way to a delicious taco salad.
Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
Taco Topping Ideas
Cilantro + Diced Onion = Everything!
This super simple combination packs the perfect flavor punch for these shredded chicken tacos! And is it really as easy as mixing chopped fresh cilantro and finely diced white onion, you ask?! Yes, ma'am. It takes any ordinary taco up a gazillion notches with a sprinkle of this combo on top.
More Topping Ideas
- Salsa -- any kind...spicy or mild!
- Hot sauce
- Avocado
- Guacamole -- try our homemade guac !
- Sour cream/Greek yogurt -- we love mixing in a little hot sauce with sour cream/Greek.
- Tomatoes
- Jalapeños
Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
Shredded Chicken Tacos for Meal Prep
You can meal prep these shredded chicken tacos by preparing the chicken ahead of time by following the recipe. Feel free to double or triple the chicken recipe if you're meal prepping for a larger group or meals of the week!
Then, store the chicken separate from the taco toppings and tortillas. Assemble the tacos right before serving, and enjoy!
How Long Will They Keep in the Fridge?
The chicken for these tacos will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Some of the fresh toppings may be more perishable, though, so it's a great opportunity to get creative with toppings and use up the more perishable ones in the first few days!
Not only are these Shredded Chicken Tacos healthy and delicious, but we're also sharing 3 ways to prepare the chicken you'll need for your next taco night! Enjoy!
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