Chicken · Easy
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
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1Season the diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
- 3Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- 4Fill each tortilla with the seasoned chicken and top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



