Description
A simple and delicious recipe for chicken tacos that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour 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
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and well combined.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Customize your tacos by adding avocado slices, jalapeños, or your favorite salsa for extra heat and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg