Description
Delicious and crispy shredded chicken tacos that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked 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 season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Once the chicken is crispy, remove it from the heat. To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced jalapeños or avocado.
- You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option; just shred and season as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg