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.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Garlic(20g)
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Sauté until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2Stir in the garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.
- 3Add the shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, and lime juice. Let cook, stirring every minute or two, until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- 4To serve: Fill the shells or warm tortillas with the chicken and add any desired toppings. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
359
calories
56g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 2.9g
- Sodium
- 168 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.1g
4 servings per batch · ~211g 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.
