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Best Chicken Tacos

Best Chicken Tacos That Will Brighten Your Taco Night

Discover the best chicken tacos packed with flavor, perfect for taco night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.5 pound Shredded cooked chicken can use leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 1 ounce Taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup Diced onion
  • 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes
  • 4.5 ounces Diced green chiles
For the Tacos
  • 12 count Hard taco shells
  • 8 ounces Refried beans
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Best Chicken Tacos
  1. Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add in your ½ pound of shredded cooked chicken along with 1 ounce of taco seasoning. Stir well and heat until everything is warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in ½ cup diced onion, 14.5 ounces of diced tomatoes, and 4.5 ounces of diced green chiles. Cook for an additional few minutes until everything is well combined and fragrant.
  4. Warm the hard taco shells as per package instructions, usually in the oven for about 5-10 minutes until crispy.
  5. Open each taco shell and spread about an ounce of refried beans inside.
  6. Generously fill each taco shell with the chicken mixture.
  7. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese on top of each filled taco and let it melt.
  8. Customize with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro, for added freshness and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh for maximum flavor.

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