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Chicken Tacos with Enchilada Sauce

Cultural Context

Chicken tacos, a staple of Mexican cuisine, are often filled with seasoned meat and topped with fresh ingredients. They are a popular street food and are commonly enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations. The addition of enchilada sauce adds a rich, flavorful twist, making them a favorite in many households. Today, chicken tacos have gained global popularity, with numerous variations reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs trimmed chicken breast
avocado oil
chicken broth
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 oz lco green

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: guacamole mix

Mashed peas provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can be healthier with fresh ingredients.

1

Sear 3 lbs of trimmed chicken breast in a hot pan with avocado oil on both sides.

2

Transfer the seared chicken to a slow cooker.

3

Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, ensuring enough broth to cover the bottom of the slow cooker.

4

Add 1 tbsp of chili powder, 1 tsp of paprika, 2 tsp of salt, 1.5 tsp of garlic powder, 1.5 tsp of onion powder, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1/2 tsp of dried oregano to the slow cooker.

5

Add 1 oz of lco green to the slow cooker.

6

Place the lid on and cook on low for about 6 hours or until the chicken is shred tender.

7

Once shredded, allow the chicken to sit on the keep warm setting for about 1 more hour to soak up the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

hot panslow cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tacos de PolloChicken Enchilada Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de pollo con salsa enchilada

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