Description
A flavorful and versatile shredded chicken dish inspired by vibrant Mexican cuisine, perfect for tacos, rice, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb / 750g chicken breast, skinless boneless (~3 halves)
- 1/2 cup Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (4 chillies + sauce)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, cumin powder, and onion powder (or garlic powder)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
- Add the sauce: In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes, crushed garlic, chipotles in adobo, oregano, cumin, onion powder, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well, allowing the flavors to meld for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Shred the chicken: Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet, mixing with the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes to absorb those rich flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the shredded chicken on tortillas, rice, or with toppings like cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
This shredded chicken is great for meal prep and can be adjusted for spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg