Easy Chicken Soft Tacos
Transform your weeknight dining with these flavorful and Easy Chicken Soft Tacos! In just 25 minutes, this recipe combines tender, skillet-cooked chicken seasoned with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoky paprika, finished with a zesty splash of fresh lime juice. Nestled inside warm, soft flour tortillas and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these tacos are a perfect balance of vibrant flavors and textures. This quick and customizable dish is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a fresh, restaurant-quality meal straight from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 8 pieces Soft flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Start by preparing the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and slice them into thin strips.
In a medium bowl, combine chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the spices.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Reduce the heat to low and squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat and remove the skillet from the heat.
Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving them for 20-30 seconds, or by heating them individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side.
To assemble the tacos, add a layer of shredded lettuce to each tortilla, followed by a few strips of cooked chicken.
Top with diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your easy chicken soft tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 6192 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 178.1 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1692 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2403 mg | 51% | |
*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.
