Easy Chicken Taco Recipe
this is how to make flavorful and customizable chicken tacos, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1–1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2–3 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 4–6 lime wedges
- 8–12 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by coating it in a homemade taco seasoning mix.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into small pieces.
- In the same pan, add chicken broth, tomato paste, and remaining seasoning. Simmer until thickened to create a sauce.
- Warm tortillas as per package instructions or toast them for added flavor.
- Assemble tacos by adding the chicken, toppings, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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