Quick Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 6" tacos
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Calories
225 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Quick Chicken Tacos
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Seasoned chicken breast in a warm tortilla, topped with a tomato mixture and cheese!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed ½-inch
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime zested and juiced, divided
- ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
- 12 (6-inch each) flour tortillas warmed
- 2 ounces cotija cheese crumbled, more to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl evenly coat cubed raw chicken with taco seasoning.
- In a 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook chicken, in batches, until browned and fully cooked on the inside.
- Add all of the browned chicken to the pan and add in the juice and zest of ½ lime. Then remove the chicken from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.
- In a small mixing bowl add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and the juice and zest of ½ lime. Stir to combine and season with kosher salt to taste.
- Add an equal amount of chicken to each tortilla and top with an equal amount of the tomato mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
225
(11%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 126" tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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15 reviews
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