Shredded Chicken For Enchiladas, Tostadas, Tacos... Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken For Enchiladas, Tostadas, Tacos...
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 medium onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon salt; water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1/2 cup chicken broth (reserved)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon salt
water
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1/2 cup chicken broth (reserved)

1
Place first four ingredients in a pot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken.
2
Bring to a slow boil, cover, lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook until done, about 20 - 25 minutes. If using a whole chicken; cook approximately 50 - 60 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from pot, let cool and shred. (I cool my chicken in the refrigerator to be safe) If using a whole chicken; remove meat from bones and shred. Reserve broth.
4
In a large pan, melt butter over low heat.
5
Add the remaining ingredients listed, except tomato sauce, salt, and broth.
6
Saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in shredded chicken and briefly saute.
8
Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of reserved broth.
9
Salt to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breast halves, 1/2 medium onion, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken For Enchiladas, Tostadas, Tacos... falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shredded Chicken For Enchiladas, Tostadas, Tacos...

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