Description
A quick and flavorful chicken taco recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 small tortillas
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and season it with taco seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s cooked through and golden brown.
- Warm the tortillas until they’re soft and pliable.
- Assemble your tacos by placing the seasoned chicken on the tortillas, then top with shredded cheese, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and your favorite toppings.
Notes
These tacos are versatile; feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or tofu. Experiment with different toppings and sides for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tacos, quick meal, easy recipe, family dinner, budget-friendly