Easy Chicken Tacos: Your Quick & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, diced onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime wedges
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and add ½ cup water to create a flavorful sauce.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to skillet with remaining sauce; simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by filling warm tortillas with shredded chicken and your choice of toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg