Chicken Taco Nite Recipe

Name: Chicken Taco Nite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of thin sliced chicken breast; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (your choice, I prefer Ortega); ½ cup salsa (your choice, I prefer Herdez-Medium); 1 (10 ounce) canof diced tomatoes and green chilies (Lime and Cilantro flavored, I prefer Rotel); soft flour (your choice) or corn tortilla, hard taco shells, tortilla chips (your choice); sour cream; shredded lettuce; shredded taco cheese; salsa verde (your choice, I prefer Herdez)

Servings: persons

1
In a large frying pan place chicken and add stock until chicken is completely covered.
2
Add juice from can of diced tomatoes.
3
Stir in pkg of Taco seasoning and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
4
Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes, return stock to boil while chicken breasts are resting.
5
Shred chicken and add back to stock.
6
Add diced tomatoes with chilies and 1/2 cup of salsa.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
8
Eat on soft corn tortillas with sour cream, lettuce, and shredded cheese.
9
Top off with Salsa Verde.

233

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of thin sliced chicken breast, 1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (your choice, I prefer Ortega), ½ cup salsa (your choice, I prefer Herdez-Medium), and more.

Yes, Chicken Taco Nite falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Taco Nite

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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