Description
Enjoy these simple and flavorful Ground Chicken Tacos, perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Ground chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, sautéed to perfection, and served with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro in soft or crunchy taco shells.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Seasoning
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (High-quality meat for best taste and texture)
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning (Blend of spices for flavor)
Cooking Fat
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (For sautéing the chicken)
Taco Shells & Toppings
- 8 pieces Taco Shells (Soft tortillas or crunchy shells)
- 2 cups Shredded Lettuce (For topping)
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes (Adds juiciness and color)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack recommended)
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream (For a creamy topping)
- 1 piece Avocado (Sliced or diced for topping)
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro (For garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process and ensure everything is ready before you start cooking.
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks for even texture.
- Season Chicken: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning over the cooked chicken and stir well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the meat.
- Simmer: Allow the chicken and seasoning mixture to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat so the flavors meld together nicely.
- Warm Taco Shells: Warm the taco shells in a skillet or oven, depending on your preference, to make them soft and pliable or crispy and crunchy.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each warmed taco shell with a portion of the seasoned ground chicken, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, slices or diced avocado, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground chicken for better texture and flavor.
- Adjust taco seasoning amount to your taste preference.
- Warm taco shells just before serving to keep them from becoming soggy.
- Customize toppings as desired, adding salsa or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Leftover taco filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
