QUICK Chicken Tacos
Chicken Tacos are the perfect quick fix for your midweek cravings!Juicy shredded Mexican chicken cooked in a homemade seasoning that pulls double duty—flavoring the meat and creating a rich, delicious taco sauce.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breast
- Flour tortillas
- Bell peppers 1 Red, 1 Green and 1 Yellow
- Fresh mushrooms sliced
- Yellow or Red onion thinly sliced
- Cheddar cheese shredded
- Grated cheese for topping, such as mozzarella or a cheese blend
- Crushed garlic fresh or jarred
- Fresh lemon juice
- Spices: Black pepper salt, paprika, curry powder, dried onion, and dried garlic
Instructions
Preparing the Vegetables and Cheese
- Slice the red onion into thin strips.
- Slice the mushrooms
- Slice bell peppers (red, green, and yellow). Grate some cheese for topping.
Preparing the Tortillas and Chicken
- Cut the tortillas into round pieces, about 10 cm in diameter.
- Chop the chicken breast into small pieces.
- Add the crushed garlic and lemon juice to the chopped chicken and mix well.
Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
- Heat a pan with a little oil. Sauté the chicken until it starts to brown.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook until it softens.
- Add the bell peppers and mushrooms, stirring and cooking until the vegetables soften.
Seasoning and Finishing
- Add the spices (pepper, salt, paprika, curry powder, dried onion, dried garlic) and mix well.
- Place a few slices of cheddar cheese in the pan and let it melt, then mix everything together.
- Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Assembling the Tacos
- Take each tortilla round and fill it with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Arrange the filled tacos in a baking tray.
Baking and Serving
- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the tacos. Bake the tacos at 200°C (about 400°F) until they develop a golden, crispy crust.
Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
