Red Chile Shredded Chicken for Tacos

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Red Chile Shredded Chicken for Tacos
30 min.
14
116kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco night with a burst of flavor? Our Red Chile Shredded Chicken for Tacos is the perfect dish to impress your family and friends while keeping it gluten-free and dairy-free. This recipe is not only quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, but it also serves a crowd, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

The star of this dish is the smoky chipotle chile, which infuses the shredded chicken with a rich, deep flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Combined with fire-roasted tomatoes and a hint of vinegar, this chicken mixture is both savory and slightly tangy, creating a delightful balance that pairs perfectly with warm corn tortillas.

With only 116 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a satisfying meal. The recipe is designed to be versatile, allowing you to customize it to your taste. Whether you prefer a little extra heat or a touch of sweetness, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your palate.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a delicious batch of Red Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. It's time to make taco night the highlight of your week!

Ingredients

  •  chipotles in adobo (from 7-oz can)
  • tablespoon chipotle sauce canned (from can of chipotle chiles)
  • 0.3 medium onion cut in half
  • cloves garlic dried minced
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium (from 32-oz carton)
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced fire roasted organic undrained canned
  • 0.3 cup tomato sauce (from 8-oz can)
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons chicken soup base 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • drops juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • cups chicken shredded cooked
  • 10 7-inch corn tortillas soft (6 or )

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In blender, place chile, adobo sauce, onion, 2 cloves garlic, the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, chicken bouillon granules, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and the oregano. Cover; blend until smooth.
  2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 clove garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato mixture. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Stir in lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Stir in chicken; cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
  4. Meanwhile, heat tortillas as directed on package. Spoon about 1/3-cup chicken mixture down center of each warm tortilla. Fold each taco in half over filling.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories116kcal
Protein26.05%
Fat25.32%
Carbs48.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.62
Glycemic Load
4.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.4726086647614%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:116.27kcal
5.81%
Fat:3.32g
5.11%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.5%
Carbohydrates:14.34g
4.78%
Net Carbohydrates:12.06g
4.39%
Sugar:2.05g
2.28%
Cholesterol:15.03mg
5.01%
Sodium:198.23mg
8.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.68g
15.37%
Phosphorus:128.58mg
12.86%
Vitamin B3:2.57mg
12.83%
Selenium:6.53µg
9.32%
Fiber:2.28g
9.11%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.57%
Magnesium:23.09mg
5.77%
Iron:0.9mg
5.02%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.92%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.53%
Potassium:147.93mg
4.23%
Copper:0.08mg
3.87%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.69%
Calcium:35.43mg
3.54%
Vitamin A:146.51IU
2.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.55%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.41%
Vitamin K:2.37µg
2.26%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.68%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.5%
Vitamin C:1.18mg
1.43%