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Leftover Shredded Chicken Recipes: 6 Tasty Makeovers for Dinner

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Lime


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 large or 6 small servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Transform leftover chicken into vibrant, flavorful tacos with fresh avocado, vibrant herbs, and warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick, waste-reducing dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie, boiled, or cooked)
8–10 tortillas (flour, corn, or cabbage wraps)
2 medium avocados
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 onion
1 tsp olive oil
Spices (chili powder, cumin, paprika)
Optional: pickled onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until translucent.
Mix shredded chicken with lime juice and spices. Warm in skillet without alcohol.
Toast tortillas using oven or dry skillet.
Spread mashed avocado or vegan cheese onto each tortilla base.
Add chicken mixture, then layer with diced tomatoes and lettuce.
Top with lime slices, pickled onions, and extra cilantro.

Notes

Use cabbage wraps for a low-carb option
Substitute vegan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Trending
  • Method: Sautéing and Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg