Super Quick Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are ready in just 20 minutes, featuring tender seasoned chicken, crisp lettuce, and fresh salsa wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.
Maker: Sam Kelly
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tomato
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and equipment; preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat the surface.
- 3Season the chicken strips with taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- 4Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for 5‑7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- 5While the chicken cooks, place the corn tortillas on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel; microwave for 30 seconds or heat in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side to warm them.
- 6Prepare the fresh toppings: combine diced red onion, tomato, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice in a small bowl to make a quick salsa.
- 7Once the chicken is done, remove it from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- 8Assemble each taco: lay a warm tortilla on a plate, add a spoonful of chicken, then top with shredded lettuce, cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and the fresh salsa.
- 9Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for additional brightness.
- 10Enjoy your Super Quick Chicken Tacos while hot!
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Super Quick Chicken Tacos?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Super Quick Chicken Tacos recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Super Quick Chicken Tacos recipe come from?
- It was shared by Sam Kelly on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.