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Braised Chicken Tacos

By: Julia Pacheco
These braised chicken tacos are slow-cooked for maximum flavor and tenderness—perfect for taco night with a gourmet twist.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Optional toppings for the end: cooked white rice if you want to make a burrito bowl, tortillas to make tacos, taco toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, cheese, cilantro and more

Instructions 

  • To a small bowl add all of the seasonings in and mix well season the chicken on both sides with the seasoning mixture.
  • To a pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium high heat add the oil once the oil is hot add in the chicken. Sear on each side for three minutes. The chicken won’t be completely cooked through, you just want it to be seared for added flavor.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and set it to the side.
  • To the same pot the chicken was cooked in with the drippings still in the pot add the onion and broth scrape the flavorful bits off the bottom of the pot and let simmer for three minutes.  Add in the salsa and add the chicken back into the pot give it a little stir and cover with a lid. Let simmer on a low heat for 25 minutes.
  • Once the chickens cooked through, remove it to a plate and shred it up add the chicken back into the sauce in the pot stir well then serve

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Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 2505mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Dawn says:

    I watched the video of you making the tacos. you broke up the meat with some kind of utensil. I would like one of those! What is that?

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