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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or a festive gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

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
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking.

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