Pulled Chicken Tacos
Succulent pulled chicken tacos can be prepared on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or a slow cooker, perfect for piling onto tortillas with desired toppings.
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Instructions
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Place chicken in a deep skillet with onion, garlic, broth, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer on medium heat, then reduce to low, partially covered. Cook chicken breasts for 10-15 minutes or thighs for 30 minutes until tender. Drain the liquid, reserving 1/4 cup of broth, and discard onion and garlic.
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Shred the cooked chicken. In the same pan, combine the reserved 1/4 cup broth with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Simmer until heated, then add the shredded chicken and stir to coat. Remove from heat.
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Stir in lime juice, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately on warm tortillas with desired toppings.