Dinner for 6

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Name: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp chili powder; salt and black pepper (optional); 1/2 cup salsa; 8 corn or flour tortillas

$4.81for 425 minServes 6

Tender chicken cooks with onion, garlic, spices, and salsa before being shredded and tucked into warm tortillas.

Shredded Chicken Tacos with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Salsa, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical	8	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.21

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.20 per serving$4.81 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp chili powder
salt and black pepper (optional)
1/2 cup salsa
8 corn or flour tortillas

Steps

Place the chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, and 1/2 cup water in a covered skillet.
Cook over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
Shred the chicken, return it to the skillet, and stir in the salsa.
Simmer the filling uncovered for 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, then fill them with the chicken.

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