Chicken Chalupas
Transform your dinner table into a vibrant fiesta with this irresistible Chicken Chalupas recipe! Featuring tender, spiced shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful broth of cumin, chili powder, and garlic, these crispy chalupas are a perfect blend of texture and taste. Each corn tortilla is fried to golden perfection, layering a delightful crunch beneath the optional refried beans, fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with creamy sour cream, zesty guacamole, and a sprinkle of cilantro, these homemade chalupas are as customizable as they are satisfying. Serve them with lime wedges for an extra citrusy kick, and enjoy a quick, easy meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for taco night or any festive gathering, these Chicken Chalupas will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup Refried beans (optional)
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 1 piece Lime wedges
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot and pour the chicken broth over them. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the pot and cook the chicken for 20 minutes or until fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry each corn tortilla one at a time until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Optional: Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla.
Top the tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and your desired amount of sour cream and guacamole.
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Repeat for remaining tortillas and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy homemade Chicken Chalupas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 342.8 g | 439% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 465 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 7132 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.2 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 192.7 g | 385% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1510 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3411 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
