chicken tacos

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Sep 21, 2018

Chicken Tacos combine seasoned chicken, crisp lettuce, sun kissed tomatoes, sweet red onion and buttery avocado drizzled with a chipotle ranch dressing. This delicious recipe can be on the table from start to finish in 30 minutes.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 1 - chipotle pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in strips 1/3 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning mix
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 8 - small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 - small tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced red onions
  • 1 - avocado diced

How To Make chicken tacos

  • Step 1
    In small bowl stir together ranch, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and lime juice. Cover and place in refrigerator.
  • Step 2
    In large Ziploc bag add chicken and taco seasoning. Shake to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet. Brown chicken on both sides; making sure that is cooked through. Work in batches. Do not crowd the pan. Add more oil when necessary and remove to plate when cooked.
  • Step 3
    Cover tortillas with damp paper towel and microwave for 30-40 seconds.
  • Step 4
    Layer warm tortillas with lettuce, cooked chicken, tomatoes, red onions and avocado. Drizzle with chipotle ranch dressing.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #tacos
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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