Sous Vide Shredded Chicken Tacos
Sous Vide Shredded Chicken Tacos
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 2hr
Summary

Taco night just got smarter. This sous vide salsa chicken is ultra-tender, packed with flavor, and nearly hands-off. Perfect for shredding on top of tacos, bowls, or nachos!

Ingredients

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel-style)

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Set Your Sous Vide

Set your sous vide to 165°F (74°C), or try 150°F (65°C) for 2 hours. You can set it for up to 4 hours for even juicier chicken!

2. Bag It Up

Place chicken in a vacuum-sealed or zip-top freezer bag. Add the rotel tomatoes, and all of the seasonings directly into the bag. Once sealed, give it a few gentle shakes to distribute the spices.

3. Cook Sous Vide

Lower the sealed bag into your preheated water bath, and cook for 1.5 to 4 hours—we like the sweet spot at 2 hours for texture and flavor.

4. Shred & Serve

Remove the chicken from the bag, reserving some of the juicy cooking liquid. Shred with two forks, then stir in some of that liquid to keep it moist and flavorful.

Use it right away in tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, or salads.

Notes

1. Keep it Juicy 

Don’t skip the liquid—it’s full of flavor and keeps your chicken juicy.

2. Spice it Up

Want extra kick? Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked chipotle powder to the spice mix.

3. Save Some for Later

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for later.