Description
Flavorful Chicken Tacos filled with juicy seasoned chicken, creamy avocado slices, and crumbled Cotija cheese—perfect for taco night or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until chicken is heated through and coated with spices.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos by adding seasoned chicken to each tortilla.
- Top with avocado slices, Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- For added heat, include jalapeño slices or hot sauce.
- Serve with rice, beans, or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg