Easy and Fast Soft Chicken Tacos
Whip up a family favorite in just 25 minutes with these Easy and Fast Soft Chicken Tacos—a perfect weeknight dinner bursting with bold, zesty flavors! Tender chicken breast is seasoned with a smoky taco spice blend and quickly sautéed to perfection, then nestled into warm, soft flour tortillas. Customize each taco with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, melty shredded cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream for the ultimate handheld feast. With optional fresh cilantro and tangy lime wedges for garnish, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Ideal for a quick meal or a taco night spread, these soft chicken tacos are both satisfying and endlessly customizable, making them a must-try for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Small flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 lime Fresh lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces for faster and even cooking.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the chicken.
4. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat.
5. While the chicken cooks, warm the flour tortillas. You can do this by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side or microwaving them in a stack wrapped in a clean kitchen towel for 20-30 seconds.
6. Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the cooked chicken onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 608 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 8276 mg | 360% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.5 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 191.4 g | 383% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1391 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2525 mg | 54% | |
*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.
