Shredded Chicken Tacos

Today's recipe is one of my favorites...it's easy, and super delicious!

Aaaaaaaaa-aaand, it's just in time for Cinco de Mayo!

Woot!

Cinco de Mayo is one of those holidays people either REALLY celebrate, or...they don't. 

I'm one of those people who really celebrates it.

It used to be a big deal in my family...tamales, margaritas, enchiladas, the whole nine yards. :D

Now, it's my office that celebrates it. Yes, it's just an excuse to eat a TOOO-OON of carbs. Whatev.

So, in preparation for the fiestas taking place this week and/or weekend, I've got a couple recipes for you, starting with homemade taco seasoning and shredded chicken tacos.

:D

You'll never find an easier (or tastier) recipe for tacos, try them! 

For the homemade taco seasoning, gather up your spices: oregano, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pretty, huh?

Whisk them together:

Ta-daaa! That's it! Super tasty (and spicy) and no preservatives! Win.

Now, for the chicken, you'll need (don't lose me, it gets complicated) taco seasoning, chicken...and salsa. Everyone with me?

Wash and set the chicken in a crock pot (mine is army size, but any will do...seriously, why did i get such a huge crock pot? Ahh! I digress.)

Pour in the taco seasoning:

And the salsa:

Cook it on high for 4-6 hours, ooooor 6-8 (if you need to do grown-up today things like work. Boooo.)

Then, shred the chicken with a fork and assemble your tacos. Yes, mine looks like a four-year-old made it.....ahem. 

Enjoy!!

  

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Yield: About 2 tablespoons (enough to season about 2 lbs of meat)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Whisk ingredients together. Use with chicken or beef for tacos or enchiladas. 

Enjoy!

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Yield: 10 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6/6-8 hours
Nutrition: Serving Size - 3/4 cup of meat * Calories: 128 * Fat: 3g * Sat. Fat: 1g * Cholesterol: 58g * Sodium: 440mg * Potassium: 322mg * Carbs: 3g * Fiber: 1g * Sugars: 1g * Protein: 22g * Iron: 35%

Ingredients:

Homemade Taco Seasoning
1 16 oz. jar of medium salsa
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

Lay chicken in crock pot. Pour taco seasoning and salsa over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. 

Shred with a fork.

Serve and enjoy!