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Easy Chicken Tacos

These easy chicken tacos feature seasoned, juicy chicken wrapped in warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings. Ready in about 25 minutes, they're perfect for a quick taco night.

10Prep min
15Cook min
25Total min
  • 1.5 lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoonschili powder
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  • 8-10small corn or flour tortillas
  • as neededshredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, for topping
  • optionallime wedges, for serving
  1. 1Season the diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. 3Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  4. 4Fill each tortilla with the seasoned chicken and top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
  5. 5Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Make it yours

  • Add sliced avocado or guacamole.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster version.
  • Top with a drizzle of chipotle crema.

Good with

  • Mexican rice
  • Black beans
  • A simple corn salad

Good questions, answered.

Can I use ground chicken instead?

Yes, ground chicken works well; cook it the same way, breaking it up as it browns.

Can I make the chicken ahead?

Yes, cook the chicken up to 3 days ahead and reheat before assembling tacos.