Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sCold Quart Of Chicken Tortilla Recipe

Cold Quart Of Chicken Tortilla Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Cold Quart Of Chicken Tortilla Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables and Toppings

Spices and Seasonings

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Shred the Chicken

    If not already shredded, take the cooked chicken and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Dice the red onion, tomato, and avocado. Chop the cilantro and set aside.

  3. 3

    Juice the Limes

    Cut the limes in half and use a juicer or your hands to squeeze the juice into a small bowl, discarding the seeds.

Cooking the Base

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

  2. 5

    Heat the Mixture

    Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Tortilla

  1. 6

    Prepare Tortillas

    While the chicken broth mixture is simmering, warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    To serve, take a warm tortilla, add a scoop of the chicken broth mixture, and top with diced red onion, tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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