Best Ancho Cumin Chicken Taco Filling Recipes

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20-MINUTE ANCHO CHICKEN TACOS



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20-Minute Ancho Chicken Tacos that are ready super fast and go perfectly with cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream, and lime juice!

Provided by Pinch of Yum

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (all purpose also works)
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon southwestern or taco seasoning
a generous pinch of salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 small corn tortillas
a few green cabbage leaves, shredded
one bunch cilantro, chopped
toppings: lime wedges, sour cream, jalapeño slices, avocado slices, minced green or red onions

Steps:

  • Toss the cabbage and cilantro together. Prep the other toppings.
  • Combine the flour, ancho chili powder, southwestern seasoning, and salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • In a heavy duty pan, heat the oil to medium high heat. Cut the chicken breasts in half or quarters, toss in the flour mixture, and add to the pan. Cook for a few minutes; flip, and cook for another few minutes until the outside is browned and the inside is no longer pink. Remove from heat, sprinkle with a little more salt, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Cut or shred the chicken into small pieces.
  • Warm tortillas (I just microwave for a 20 seconds or so) and assemble with the chicken and toppings. Be generous with the lime juice and jalapeños for extra zing!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 241.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg

ANCHO-CUMIN CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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From a local source. I had on hand 1.25 pounds of boneless chicken thighs reducing the amount of cumin powder to 1 1/2 tablespoons and 1 1/2 tablespoons of ancho chile powder. I made my own ancho chili powder with one roasted whole dried ancho chili. The membrane, stem and seeds were removed and ground the chili in a spice grinder/coffee mill.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Chicken

Time 21m

Yield 10-12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up into chunks
1/4 cup cumin powder
1/4 cup dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil
fresh cilantro
lime wedge
white onion, diced small
radish (I bought pretty 'purple plum' radishes at the farmer's market!)
tomatillo salsa (I skipped the tomatillo salsa)
crumbled Cotija cheese
red cabbage or white cabbage

Steps:

  • PULSE the chicken chunks in a food processor about 6-8 times briefly to chop chicken into small pieces, *being careful not to overprocess*.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cumin powder, chili powder and salt.
  • Place the chopped chicken into the bowl and toss with spices to combine well.
  • Heat the coconut oil over medium-­high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, about one minute. Stir chicken and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about five minutes or so, stirring often and breaking up any large chunks with your spoon.
  • To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto freshly made tortillas and top with the sides of your choice.
  • Note: I made tostadas using a masa mix and we enjoyed our tostadas with the garnishes listed above except I didn't have time to make tomatillo salsa. The menu: tostadas were served with freshly cooked whole black beans (very lightly seasoned with S/P), and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 859.6, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 20.1

SARAH'S EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.

Provided by Holiday Baker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch chili powder
¼ cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts into a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl, allow to cool, and shred the chicken meat with 2 forks.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a small non-stick saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix in the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and the flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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Make and share this Chicken Taco Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hansje54

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h5m

Yield 2 Taco Fillings, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper, ground
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, saute the onions, garlic, jalapeno, and chicken until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain off any grease.
  • Add the chicken mixture and the remaining ingredients to a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker. Stir to incorporate the spices into the meat. Cook for 6-8 hours on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 50.8

CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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This recipe is easy, yet delicious when used in tacos or other Mexican cuisine. Try it for enchiladas and nachos too.

Provided by Dianna Brown-Brenny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
1 cup chicken broth
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth and taco seasoning in a bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Shred chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

DELICIOUS PULLED CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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This delicious pulled chicken taco filling is slowly simmered until the chicken falls apart, creating the most delicious taco filling you can imagine. Serve on taco shells with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese.

Provided by kelownaalex

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Tacos     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh salsa
6 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup brown sugar
½ medium lime, juiced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add salsa; saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken thighs, brown sugar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Add enough water to mostly cover the chicken; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Add more water if the bottom of the pot starts to dry out.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and mix with sauce to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1799.4 mg, Sugar 18 g

GUS'S INCREDIBLE CHICKEN TACO FILLING



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This is a recipe that I invented about fifteen years ago and has been a favorite among my family and friends ever since. I make this in LARGE amounts, since it goes quickly and can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill toasted taco shells with this then top with lettuce, fresh tomato, cheese, sour cream and or guacamole. I like to put this on tostada shells, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on it, microwave to melt the cheese and then top with sour cream, quacamole and jalapeno slices. You can also do that with the round nacho chips. Another suggestion is to wilt corn tortilla in a skillet with a bit of oil, drain them on paper towels and place some of the filling into them, roll them up and cover with a white cheese and sour cream sauce and garnish with jalapeno slices. Depending on how you use it, this should serve between 6 to 10 people.

Provided by gusrod1948

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole large chicken, boiled and boned
1 (16 ounce) jar of pickled mild banana wax peppers
1 large bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon Gebhardt® Chili powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Boil and bone the chicken, reserve two cups of the broth. Finely chop the chicken and set aside. I use a food processor to do this. Take all the vegetable and mince or chop in a food processor. Sautee the minced peppers, onion, garlic and cumin until everything is nice and tender, then add the canned tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the chicken, stirring well to mix evenly with the veggies. Add one cup of broth and simmer for about ten minutes to let the flavors mix. If it gets too dry, add the second cup of broth. Once it is heated, add the chili powder, stir in well, remove from heat and you are ready to serve in whatever way you choose.
  • If you leave out the MILD banana wax peppers or the chili powder, you will lose 99 percent of the flavor.NEVER overcook chili powder or it will get bitter. Gebhardt's is a very mild chili powder, so if you can't find it, try to substitute with the mildest you can find.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 135.9, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 30

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