SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN
This is an adaptation of a recipe from "30 Minute Meals". This is a mildly flavored chicken dish that isversatile and easy, simply stuff into taco shells, fold into burritos, or make chicken nachos--top tortilla chips with this chicken, some cheese, and favorite toppings and bake until cheese melts.
Provided by Amayzng30
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove remaining fat and skin from chicken.
- Rub lime halves all over chicken and allow to sit to impart flavor.
- In a large pot, bring next 6 ingredients to a boil.
- Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20 minutes, depending on size).
- Meanwhile, mix salsa, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl.
- Drain chicken until it is cool enough to handle.
- Add chicken to salsa mixture and shred chicken with two forks, stirring to distribute salsa and seasoning.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 756.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 32
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Deloar Hossain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a g
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[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice and beans, and everyone loves it.
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[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with chicken, beef, and pork, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables to the sauce, depending on what I have on hand.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the sauce, and my kids loved it. They didn't even notice the vegetables!
Usama Mushtaq
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still delicious. I used a mild salsa, and it was just the right amount of heat. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a great meal.
Alisha Noor
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a g
Leah Jones
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to make for my family, and this one is definitely a keeper. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a great meal.
Ahmad Abdullah
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice and beans, and everyone loves it.
Eze Chimexy
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with chicken, beef, and pork, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different vegetables to the sauce, depending on what I have on hand.
Bellal Hossain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the sauce, and my kids loved it. They didn't even notice the vegetables!
Nirma Fatima
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat. I served it over rice, and it was a great meal.
Rittik Kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken that I had leftover from dinner, and it turned out great. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it w
Connor Hall
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I like to use this chicken in tacos, burritos, and nachos. It's also great on its own as a main course.
Melicia Sampson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]Easy and delicious! I made this recipe for my friends last weekend, and they all loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect amount of spicy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tommy Willson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or in tacos.
Mr_ Ajmuddin
[email protected]My family loves this recipe! The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos. It's a great weeknight meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ryan To Flly
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Mexican food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again!
osman king
[email protected]This shredded Mexican chicken recipe was a hit at my last potluck! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.