Red Star Basic Chicken Taco Filling |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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This is a basic chicken taco filling from our Colorado Red Star Acres ranch kitchen in that can be used for tacos, enchiladas and so much more. You can easily modify this to taste and/or adapt for other uses e.g. a mexican-style chicken salad, soup, chili, etc. The spiciness can easily be adjusted to taste by the spiciness of the green chiles used. You can also add jalepenos and/or red pepper flakes during cooking to add heat. I usually double this batch and then freeze half for later. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons oil |
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded |
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 cups tomatoes with juice, chopped |
2 medium green chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, freshly ground |
salt |
black pepper, freshly ground |
water |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sautee chicken, onion and garlic until onion softens and chicken begins to brown crisp on edges, about 8-12 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes, chiles and cumin. If needed add enough water just to make the mixture a little soupy. Continue to cook, stirring occassionally, until liquid is reduced. Mixture should be moist, not wet or dry.
3. Use immediately or freeze for later.
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