Easy Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Tacos
Description
The recipe calls for cooking diced chicken in a skillet until it turns white, then adding green onions, taco seasoning, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Adding a bit of water and simmering with the lid on tenderizes the chicken and develops flavor. Lime juice is added just before serving to add brightness.
This seasoned chicken is spooned onto soft flour tortillas and topped with common taco accompaniments such as shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro, allowing each diner to customize their taco.
Easy Chicken Tacos are a versatile, crowd-pleasing option for casual meals. They work well for weeknight dinners or gatherings and can be paired with rice, beans, or a side salad to complete the meal.
Cooked chicken can be stored separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for easy reheating and taco assembly later.
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken cubed
- 4 green onions chopped
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 4 tablespoons cilantro or to taste, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup water
- lime or to taste, juice of 1
Chicken Taco Toppings
- cheese shredded
- lettuce shredded
- diced tomatoes
- avocado diced
- sour cream
- salsa
- cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in a medium skillet in a little oil for a few minutes until chicken becomes white all around.
- Add green onion, taco seasoning, cilantro, and salt & pepper to chicken.
- Add water and simmer (covered) for an extra 8-10 minutes or so until chicken is cooked through. If the water is cooking out too fast and chicken seems dry, just add a more water a little at a time.
- Add lime to chicken just before serving.
- Add chicken to tortillas and top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or any other taco topping you like!
Notes
- Store cooked chicken separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator; use within 3-4 days.
- Add water gradually during simmering to prevent dryness and ensure tender chicken.
- Toppings are flexible; adjust amounts and ingredients to personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 346mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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