When it comes to tacos, I’m generally a soft taco kind of a girl. For these easy chicken tacos, I cooked tender chicken strips in taco seasoning. Wrapped in flour tortillas, these soft chicken tacos are loaded with flavor and perfect for taco Tuesday.
I love ground or shredded chicken, but these hearty strips of chicken breast make these tacos feel so substantial. I love that it only takes 10 minutes to prep these tacos and 10 minutes to cook them, too. Perfect for when I need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.
What’s in This Soft Chicken Taco Recipe?
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips keep these tacos simple to make. Thighs also work, or make things even easier and use shredded rotisserie chicken from the store!
- Taco Seasoning: Adds classic taco flavor and keeps things easy.
- Tortillas: I like soft flour tortillas, but corn also work.
- Toppings: I kept things simple with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and diced tomatoes, but any favorite taco toppings work great!
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How to Store and Reheat
These chicken tacos are best served as soon as they are made. Any leftover chicken can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes a great addition to a salad the next day!
Notes and Tips
- To make the tacos spicier, add hot sauce, sliced jalapeños, or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken.
- Warm the tortillas before adding the chicken so that they are soft and pliable.
- If you prefer hard taco shells, you can use those instead.
- To keep tortillas warm, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or aluminum foil and place them in a low oven (around 200°F) until ready to serve.
Soft Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 envelope)
- 8 small flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
- Diced tomatoes
- Salsa
- Chopped jalapeños
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.1 ounce taco seasoning
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Assemble the tacos by placing chicken strips in the center of each tortilla.8 small flour tortillas
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve. Enjoy.Diced tomatoes, Salsa, Chopped jalapeños, Chopped fresh cilantro, Sour cream, Shredded cheese, Shredded lettuce
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
How to Make Easy Chicken Tacos Step by Step
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the Chicken: Sprinkle 1 ounce of taco seasoning over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm 8 small flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Assemble the tacos by placing chicken strips in the center of each tortilla.
Top and Serve: Top with your favorite toppings and serve.
I made this recipe yesterday and it turned out absolutely AMAZING!! I followed exactly step by step but decided to add Lawry’s Seasoning with the additional spices. Very yummy will def make this again
Thanks for sharing, Jessica!
Amazing recipe, it tasted so good