Soft Chicken Tacos Recipe

4.74 from 15 votes

Make the ultimate 20-minute meal with these soft chicken tacos. Customize with your favorite toppings for a fast and fresh dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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
pickled red onions

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, pickled red onions

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Notes

*Thighs also work, or make things even easier and use shredded rotisserie chicken from the store!

**I like soft flour tortillas, but corn also work. If you prefer hard taco shells, you can use those instead.

Tips:

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before slicing so your strips all cook at the same rate.
For saucier chicken, after you add the seasoning, add ½ cup of water, chicken broth, or thin salsa.
Finish the chicken with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to make the flavor pop!
If you have a gas stove, use tongs to hold the tortillas directly over the flame for 5-10 seconds per side until they get a few black charred spots.
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.
Serve with rice and beans or steamed fresh veggies for a complete meal.
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Storage: Store chicken taco filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. Store tortillas and other taco toppings separately.

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