Shredded Chicken Tortillas

This Chicken Tacos recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own.

These Shredded Chicken Tacos are an easy and flavorful dinner to enjoy with friends and family. The chicken is loaded with spices and topped with fresh veggies and cheese all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Mainers know that the nice weather is fleeting, so we take advantage of the warmer months by heading outside as much as we can! That’s why, inspired by my trip to Mexico last year, I came up with these Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe, a perfect dinner to enjoy on a balmy evening.

One of the best parts about this recipe is that it’s so easy, it barely requires any hands-on time. The chicken is made in a slow cooker, so you won’t have to stand near a hot stove or grill during the hottest part of the summer.

A blend of zesty Mexican spices make this dish extra flavorful, and the combination of tender meat and cool veggies wrapped in a pillowy Mission® Super Soft Flour Tortillas will make your mouth water!

Ingredients for Shredded Chicken Tacos

Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas

Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, turmeric, onion powder, ground red cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and kosher salt.

Sauce – Tomato paste, ground cumin, ground red cayenne pepper, turmeric, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

Toppings – Diced red onion, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, grape tomatoes, Cotika cheese, and cilantro.

Quality Ingredients Matter

The key to making truly scrumptious tacos every time you make them is to have premium ingredients. In addition to juicy Mexican chicken and summer-fresh vegetables, Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas are hands-down my tortillas of choice; after all, they’re the foundation of the dish!

These tortillas are thick enough to hold in all your creamiest, juiciest ingredients, but your teeth will sink right into their light-as-air texture! Warm them up just before serving (directions are on the package), and they’re even softer and more flavorful.

I always opt for Mission brand products in my Mexican-inspired recipes because tasty ingredients make for the tastiest dishes!

(Did I mention these tacos taste great when paired with a refreshing, citrusy Margarita?)

How To Make Shredded Chicken Tacos

1. Add the chicken, canned tomatoes, green chilies, and chicken spices to a slow cooker and cook on high.
2. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it. Then transfer it back into the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the paste by mixing the sauce ingredients, then cover and set it aside.
4. Prepare the toppings by dicing onions and place them in a small bowl with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Then place the bowl in the fridge to pickle.
5. Prepare the remaining toppings and set them aside.
6. Transfer the finished chicken to a large bowl and mix it with the paste until thoroughly combined.
7. Warm the Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas according to the instructions on the package. Then top the warm tortillas with the prepared chicken and toppings. Enjoy!

How To Serve Shredded Chicken Tacos

There are all sorts of ways to dress up Shredded Chicken Tacos, and setting all the toppings on a table will allow you and your guests to customize their own plates.

I’ll have bowls full of shredded lettuce and diced tomato, sliced onion, Cotija cheese, creamy avocados, sweet corn, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce! The possibilities are endless!

And of course, the buffet line will begin with a plate of Mission Super Soft Flour Tortillas, either warmed in the microwave or toasted on the grill.

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