Description
These shredded chicken tacos with creamy chimichurri sauce are zesty, fresh, and packed with flavor. Juicy shredded chicken pairs perfectly with the herb-filled sauce for a vibrant taco night favorite.
Ingredients
- For the shredded chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the creamy chimichurri sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For serving:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chicken breasts, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot with a splash of broth to keep moist.
- Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by blending parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise or yogurt, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or directly over a flame until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded chicken, drizzling with creamy chimichurri sauce, and topping with lettuce, tomatoes, and queso fresco.
- Serve with lime wedges for freshness.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add jalapeño to the chimichurri for more spice.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Top with avocado slices or pickled onions for extra flavor.
- Assemble tacos just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
