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Ground-Chicken-Tacos-Recipe

Ground Chicken Tacos

Recipe Author: Sara

These Ground Chicken Tacos are a delightful choice for a quick dinner. With a blend of tender ground chicken, zesty salsa, and fresh toppings, they’re sure to please everyone at the table. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is ideal for family nights or casual gatherings.

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  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Cook Time 25 minutes
  • Yield 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion (chopped)
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • ½ cup restaurant-style salsa
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • chopped avocado
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • chopped red onion
  • salsa


Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion with a sprinkle of salt and sauté until softened.
  2. Incorporate the ground chicken and taco seasoning into the skillet, cooking until the chicken is browned. Stir in the salsa to combine.
  3. Assemble the tacos by adding a portion of the chicken mixture to each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, cheese, and any additional toppings like avocado, cilantro, red onion, and salsa.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the taco seasoning for a few hours before cooking.
These tacos are versatile; feel free to customize the toppings according to your taste!
Any leftover filling can be used for salad or as a filling for burritos.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.