Simple Chicken Tacos for a Quick and Delicious Meal
Simple Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in no time, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual lunches.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Sliced into small pieces for quicker cooking.
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning For flavoring the chicken.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing the chicken.
Tortillas
- 8 small Flour or Corn Tortillas For serving the tacos.
Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce For topping.
- 1 medium Diced Tomato For topping.
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend for topping.
- 1 ripe Avocado Sliced for topping.
- ½ cup Sour Cream Optional for topping.
- 1 lime Lime Cut into wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with taco seasoning and coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the toppings: shred lettuce, dice tomato, and slice avocado.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or oven.
- Assemble the tacos by placing chicken in the center of each tortilla and adding toppings.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños, black beans, or using grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.