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Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe

These easy ground chicken tacos are a quick 25-minute meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. This chicken taco meat is a simple and delicious homemade alternative to a taco dinner kit.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Ground Chicken:

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 pound ground chicken *
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 packet
  • ½ cup restaurant-style salsa

For the Tacos:

  • 8 flour tortillas **
  • 1½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese ***

Optional Toppings:

  • chopped avocado
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • chopped red onion
  • salsa

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
    ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ onion
    sautéing onion in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in the ground chicken and taco seasoning and cook until browned. Stir in the salsa.
    1 pound ground chicken, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ cup restaurant-style salsa
    cooking seasoned ground chicken in a frying pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add a portion of chicken to each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce and cheese. Add on any optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, red onion, and salsa.
    8 flour tortillas, 1½ cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup shredded cheese, chopped avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, salsa
    three ground chicken tacos on a platter surrounded by toppings.

Notes

*You can swap the ground chicken for ground turkey or beef.
**Corn tortillas also work well here.
***Any kind of cheese works, so choose your favorite!
Becky's Top Tips:
  • Feel free to add diced bell peppers or drained canned black beans to the skillet with the onions for extra bulk and nutrition.
  • Once you add the chicken to the pan, let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop nice browning.
  • Optionally add a splash of chicken broth to the salsa for extra moisture.
  • For creamy ground chicken, stir in 2 tbsp of sour cream or Greek yogurt at the end of cooking.
  • Quickly char the tortillas over an open flame for 10 seconds, or warm them in a dry skillet set over medium to soften.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over top just before serving for a fresh zip.
Storage: Store ground chicken taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3592IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg