Chicken Tacos Recipe
Three tacos filled with seasoned chicken.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the 2 cups of diced chicken breast. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper over the cooked chicken. Stir to combine and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated.
Assembling the Tacos
- 3
- 4
Fill the Tacos
Take each warmed tortilla and fill it with a generous portion of the seasoned chicken. Top with 1 cup of shredded lettuce, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- 5
Add Toppings
Finish by adding a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro (about 0.5 cups) on top of each taco.
