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Chicken Taco Meat Tacos

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yields
8 servings

Juicy chicken cut into bite-sized pieces and marinaded in homemade BBQ sauce is the star of the show in these tasty tacos.

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ingredients

Tacos

16
taco shells
1
bag Chicken Taco Meat (thawed if frozen), recipe follows
1
head green lettuce, thinly sliced
6
Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 ½
cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
1
cup sour cream
Hot sauce, as needed
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for squeezing

Chicken Taco Meat

2
tbsp olive oil
6
skinless chicken breasts, boneless cut into bite - sized pieces
3
cloves garlic, minced
1
large onion, chopped
2
tbsp chili powder
2
tsp paprika
1
tbsp cumin
Salt
14
ounce can tomato sauce
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directions

Step 1

Warm the taco shells in the oven according to the package instructions. Heat the Chicken Taco Meat in a skillet until piping hot.

Step 2

Pile up the warm shells with: sliced lettuce, Chicken Taco Meat, chopped tomatoes, grated Cheddar-Jack and sour cream. Top with hot sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until hot. Add the chicken in batches and cook, browning, a couple minutes per side; remove the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook briefly. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt to taste. Pour in the tomato sauce and 2 cups water to create a broth. Add the chicken back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the broth is reduced by half.

Step 4

Let cool, divide among 4 freezer bags and freeze. Yield: 4 freezer bags (16 to 20 servings).

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