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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 salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
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 for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, reduce heat, and let simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference, such as avocado or jalapeños.

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