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Quick Chicken Tacos

Seasoned chicken breast in a warm tortilla, topped with a tomato mixture and cheese!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 6" tacos
Calories: 225 kcal
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl evenly coat cubed raw chicken with taco seasoning.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add an equal amount of chicken to each tortilla and top with an equal amount of the tomato mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.