Chicken Salsa Tacos

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Bring bold flavors to your table with these irresistible Chicken Salsa Tacos! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, perfectly seasoned chicken breast with zesty salsa, crisp lettuce, and creamy sour cream, all nestled in warm, soft tortillas. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a vibrant garnish of fresh cilantro and lime juice, these tacos strike the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Discover how this crowd-pleasing meal turns simple ingredients into a fiesta of flavors that everyone will love!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 8 pieces small tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 piece lime
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Trim the chicken breasts and pat them dry with a paper towel.

2. Rub the chicken breasts evenly with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

6. Warm the tortillas by heating them in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side or microwaving them for 10-15 seconds.

7. Assemble the tacos by layering sliced chicken, salsa, lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream onto each tortilla.

8. Garnish the tacos with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (308.6g)

Calories		569
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		28.1 g	36%
	Saturated Fat	12.7 g	63%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		118 mg	39%
Sodium		1525 mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate		43.2 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	15%
	Total Sugars	5.2 g
Protein		40.4 g	81%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		367 mg	28%
Iron		2.8 mg	15%
Potassium		536 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1013 cal (43.1%%)

Protein: 646 cal (27.5%%)

Carbs: 689 cal (29.4%%)