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Chicken Tortilla Tacos

Juicy Chicken Tortilla Tacos That'll Brighten Your Dinner

Delicious Chicken Tortilla Tacos loaded with fresh ingredients and customizable toppings for a perfect dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken for quick convenience
  • 8 pieces Flour Tortillas can substitute with corn or whole wheat
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack or dairy-free cheese
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 piece Avocado or guacamole or sliced cucumbers
  • 1 each Lime for zesty acidity
  • 1 cup Lettuce can use romaine or iceberg

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • microwave
  • Tortilla Warmer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Tortilla Tacos
  1. Season chicken thighs with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook in a skillet until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
    Chicken Tortilla Tacos
  2. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them soft and pliable.
    Chicken Tortilla Tacos
  3. Slice chicken into strips and layer on warm tortillas with lettuce, avocado, and cheese. Add any additional toppings.
    Chicken Tortilla Tacos
  4. Serve tacos with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. You can freeze extra chicken for up to 3 months.

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