Delicious Pulled Chicken Taco Filling

Name: Delicious Pulled Chicken Taco Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh salsa; 6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 0.5 medium lime, juiced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1.5 cups water, or as needed

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This delicious pulled chicken taco filling is slowly simmered until the chicken falls apart, creating the most delicious taco filling you can imagine. Serve on taco shells with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese.

Recipe by kelownaalex

Published on August 2, 2011

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh salsa
6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup brown sugar
½ medium lime, juiced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups water, or as needed

Directions

Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add salsa; saute for 3 minutes.
Add chicken thighs, brown sugar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Add enough water to mostly cover the chicken; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Add more water if the bottom of the pot starts to dry out.
Remove chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and mix with sauce to coat.

Cook's Note:

This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352	Calories
14g	Fat
28g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Sodium 1799mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 9mg	46%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 857mg	18%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.