Description
This is a simple and delicious recipe for easy chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It features seasoned shredded chicken served in warm tortillas with your favorite fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Divide the seasoned chicken evenly among the tortillas.
- Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Enjoy these easy chicken tacos immediately.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken can save time.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or sour cream.
- For spicy chicken tacos, add a diced jalapeño with the onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg