Stovetop~40 minComplexity
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Each Shredded Chicken Taco contains 56g protein and 359 calories — a complete meal that cuts meal prep time down to under 30 minutes. Yields 4 servings from one stovetop session, letting you batch-build lunch or dinner across multiple days. Designed to bridge the gap between hitting protein targets and actually enjoying what you eat.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •3 cup Chicken Breast, Grilled
- •2 tbsp Olive oil
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 Yellow Onion(110g)
- •2 tsp Chili powder
- •1 tsp 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •0.5 tsp Cumin, Ground
- •4 Garlic(12g)
- •1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(7g)
- •15 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •0.3 cup Lime Juice, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion and mince the fresh garlic; drain the canned diced tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
- 3Add the onion, chili powder, and ground cumin to the skillet; sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- 4Stir in the fresh garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5Add the cooked chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained diced tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, and fresh lime juice; stir well to combine and cook for 5–7 minutes over medium heat, stirring every 1–2 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- 6Divide the shredded chicken mixture evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, leaving ½ inch headspace; let cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
- 7To serve, reheat a portion in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes until warmed through, then fill warm tortillas or taco shells with the mixture and add desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
260
calories
34g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 232 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.2g
4 servings per batch · ~267g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shredded Chicken Tacos have per serving?
Each serving delivers 56g of protein and 359 calories with 14g fat and 4g carbs. This is an elite protein-per-calorie ratio that prioritizes protein density while keeping total calories and carbs extremely low.
How long does Shredded Chicken Tacos take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings from a single batch, making meal prep efficient and straightforward. One cook session gives you four ready-to-eat meals with minimal per-serving assembly time.
Is Shredded Chicken Tacos good for muscle gain?
At 56g protein per serving with only 359 calories, this recipe is exceptional for muscle gain phases where you're prioritizing protein intake on a controlled calorie budget. The carb content is minimal at 4g per serving, so pair it with a carb source to support workout performance.
