Gluten-Free Shredded Chicken Tacos

Get ready to savor the bold, zesty flavors of Gluten-Free Shredded Chicken Tacos—an easy and satisfying dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week! This recipe features tender, juicily seasoned chicken infused with a fragrant blend of cumin, paprika, chili powder, and garlic. Simmered to perfection in chicken broth, the chicken is shredded and tucked into warm, gluten-free corn tortillas. Top each taco with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese for a vibrant medley of texture and taste. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a garnish of cilantro, these tacos are not only gluten-free but also irresistible! Perfect for quick family meals or festive gatherings, these customizable tacos are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 8 pieces Gluten-free corn tortillas
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 piece Sliced avocado
• 0.5 cup Grated cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the skillet.

Step 7

Simmer the chicken for 10 minutes or until fully cooked and juicy.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

After resting, shred the chicken using two forks by pulling the fibers apart.

Step 10

Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.

Step 11

To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with shredded chicken.

Step 12

Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese.

Step 13

Drizzle fresh lime juice over the tacos and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your gluten-free shredded chicken tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1531.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2194.5

Total Fat 81.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 355.8mg	0%
Sodium 3986.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 156.7g	0%

Vitamin D 15.5IU	0%
Calcium 1019.7mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2929.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 40.3%