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Best Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Best Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe for Flavor-Packed Fun

Discover the Best Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe, a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas or flour tortillas as a substitute
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion or green onions
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterrey Jack/queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • tortilla warmer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add the shredded cooked chicken and spices to the skillet, stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  3. Warm tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave them for about 20 seconds until pliable.
  4. Assemble your tacos by spooning the seasoned chicken onto each tortilla.
  5. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos can be customized per individual taste. Consider adding jalapeños for spice or avocado for creaminess.

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