Quick-to-make tacos are hard to beat for a weeknight dinner. This easy and flavorful Mexican recipe for chicken tacos offers a wholesome alternative to the packaged taco seasoning you find at the store.
What you'll need
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 serrano chili, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 12 flour tortillas
How to make it
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and chili and sauté until the onion has softened, about 6 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and salt and continue to cook for one more minute. Add the chicken and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve in tortillas with toppings of your choice. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/2 cup and 2 8-inch tortillas): 460 Calories • 35g Protein • 53g Carbohydrates • 11g Fat • 69mg Cholesterol • 2g Saturated Fat • 874mg Sodium
