Spicy Shredded Chicken Tacos

10 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
6 Servings

Spice up your taco game with a sizzling twist! These shredded chicken tacos are flavor-packed and oh-so-delicious! The combination of tender chicken, flavorful tomatoes, bold spices, and a hint of heat will have you coming back for seconds!       @iramsfoodstory   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste 6 oz

  • 1 Red Gold Canned Crushed Tomatoes 15 oz

  • 1 Red Gold Chili Ready Canned Diced Tomatoes 14.5oz

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or bouillon cube plus 1 cup water)
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, limes wedges, for serving

Instructions

Step one

In a mixing bowl, add the chicken.  Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili powder. 

Step two

In a skillet, cook the chicken until it is fully cooked and tender.  Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and set aside.

Step three

In the same skillet, sauté the onions and minced garlic until golden brown.  Add bell peppers and sauté for an additional minute. 

Step four

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and season with Cajun seasoning, cumin, and red chili flakes.

Step five

Add Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste, Crushed, and Diced Chili Ready Tomatoes, along with 1/2 cup of chicken broth.  Mix everything together and let it cook for a few minutes so the flavors meld.

Step six

In a skillet on medium-low heat, warm up the tortillas.  Add a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, fill them with the spicy shredded chicken on one side, then fold.

Step seven

Top with your favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.