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8 Chicken Tacos Recipes For Healthier Meals

Learn how easy and fun it is to make delicious chicken tacos at home for a delightful cooking experience, ideal for both beginners.

Chicken Tacos Recipes

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Making chicken tacos at home is an exciting and delicious adventure! You'll be amazed at how combining a few simple ingredients from our list can create something so mouthwatering. Each step in the recipe is easy to follow, so even if you're new to cooking, you'll feel like a pro chef in no time. Imagine the flavor of tender, juicy chicken wrapped in a soft tortilla, topped with your favorite fresh veggies and sauces. It's a fun and tasty way to enjoy a meal with family or friends. So, let's get started and bring the incredible taste of homemade chicken tacos to your table. You're going to love how simple and satisfying cooking can be!

Crockpot Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken (Tacos)

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (24-oz.) jar chunky salsa
  • 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese

Optional for Serving:

  • Crunchy taco shells
  • Shredded Mexican cheese
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Sour cream
  • Taco sauce I love Taco Bell mild

laurenfitfoodie

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs or breasts, or some of both
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 stalks celery
  • ½ onion
  • Small handful of peppercorns
  • 2 dried chile peppers
  • Handful of cilantro

Sauce:

  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • ½ Cup stock from cooking chicken or water
  • 2-4 whole chipotle peppers, with seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Adobo sauce, from Chipotles
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ Cup cilantro
  • 1 lime, juice only

Toppings:

  • Small Flour Tortillas
  • Radishes, diced
  • Cilantro
  • Limes
  • Red onion, sliced

crunchtimekitchen

Crispy Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 1 bag of Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips
  • 12 Street Tacos Flour Tortilla
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • 2 cups of shredded lettuce
  • Cilantro Lime Sauce

Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • 8 oz. Sour Cream
  • zest of ½ lime
  • juice of ½ lime
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

domesticdee

Crispy Chicken Tacos With Avocado Buttermilk Ranch

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Ingredients

For the Brine:

  • 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Breading:

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • Oil, for frying

To Make the Avocado Buttermilk Ranch

  • 1 haas avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

To serve the Tacos:

  • 24 corn tortillas, toasted
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

hostthetoast

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3 chicken breasts)
  • 2 cubes tomato bouillon with chicken flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 16 ounce jar chunky salsa
  • 15 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 good quality corn tortillas , for serving
  • diced onion , for serving
  • chopped parsley , for serving
  • lime juice , for serving

bellyfull

One Pan Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon of butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, and dried cilantro
  • White corn tortillas
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

cookinginthemidwest

Quick And Easy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce, such as Franks RedHot or Cholula
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 small or ½ large plain rotisserie chicken (about 1 ¾ pounds), shredded (about 4 packed cups)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 packed cups (10 ounces) coleslaw mix
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

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Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tacos:

  • 12 corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup diced avocado
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce (optional)
  • Other desired toppings: salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, etc.

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