Juicy Pulled Chicken Tacos (Easy Taco Tuesday Recipe)
These juicy pulled chicken tacos are packed with bold flavour and come together with minimal effort. Tender shredded chicken is cooked in a smoky, slightly spicy sauce and tucked into warm tortillas for the ultimate Taco Tuesday win. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd — these tacos are endlessly customisable and always a hit.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- •500 g chicken breasts or thighs
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- •½ tsp garlic powder
- •½ tsp onion powder
- •Salt and black pepper, to taste
- •½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- •¼ cup chicken stock
- •8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- •Shredded cheese
- •Guacamole or sliced avocado
- •Fresh lime wedges
- •Salsa or pico de gallo
- •Fresh coriander
Nutrition Facts
4 servings (4 servings)
520Calories
Total Fat24g
37%Cholesterol125mg
42%Sodium780mg
34%Total Carbohydrate32g
12%Dietary Fiber4g
14%Total Sugars7g
Protein38g
76%* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Instructions
- 1Season the chicken: Season the chicken on both sides with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- 3Simmer until tender: Add tomato sauce and chicken stock. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred. (Slow cooker: 4–5 hours on low | Instant Pot: 10 minutes on high pressure)
- 4Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken and shred using two forks. Return it to the pan and mix well with the sauce.
- 5Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and warm.
- 6Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with pulled chicken and top with your favourite toppings.
- 7Serve and enjoy: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and serve immediately.
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