Easy Chicken Tacos: Your Quick & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and add 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until the chicken shreds easily.
- Remove chicken from skillet and shred it using two forks. Return it to the skillet, combine with any remaining sauce, and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave before assembling.
- Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken and desired toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg