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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and easy-to-make chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a portion of the cooked chicken on each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Avocado and salsa make great additions!

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