Steamed Chicken Taco

This slow-cooked chicken taco filling transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. By gently steaming chicken breasts alongside chopped onions and ground meat, you achieve incredibly tender meat that shreds effortlessly. The sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, coats every strand of chicken in a rich, savory gravy. It&# 226;ÂÂs the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners, offering a homemade taste that rivals restaurant quality. Serve it warm in soft tortillas with your favorite toppings for a satisfying, family-friendly feast that comes together with minimal effort.

Cooking Method: Slow Cooking, Steaming

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 272.4

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This slow-cooked chicken taco filling transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. By gently steaming chicken breasts alongside chopped onions and ground meat, you achieve incredibly tender meat that shreds effortlessly. The sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, coats every strand of chicken in a rich, savory gravy. It&# 226;ÂÂs the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners, offering a homemade taste that rivals restaurant quality. Serve it warm in soft tortillas with your favorite toppings for a satisfying, family-friendly feast that comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Lb. ground meat
1 Med. onion, chopped

Directions

1
Place the ground meat and chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2
Place chicken breasts on top of the meat and onion mixture.
3
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until chicken is tender.
4
Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
5
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of water until dissolved into a smooth paste.
6
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juices in the slow cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened.
7
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat in the thickened sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 272.4kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.8g23%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
Sodium 76.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 9.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 24.1g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For added flavor, consider adding taco seasoning to the ground meat before cooking.

Serve in warm tortillas with toppings like shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: chicken, taco, slow cooker, shredded chicken, savory, onion, gravy, easy dinner, mexican, weeknight meal

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