Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded); 1 ½ cups marinara sauce; 1 medium onion (chopped coarse); ½ cup chicken stock; 1 tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped); 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 dozen taco shell

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
1 medium onion (chopped coarse)
½ cup chicken stock
1 tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 dozen taco shell

1
Reserve 1/4 of the chopped tomato for garnish.
2
Saute the onion in olive oil with basil, salt and pepper.
3
Add chopped tomato, marinara sauce, chicken stock and seasonings.
4
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add chicken and cook til the liquid is reduced and the mixture thickens.
6
Bake, or fry the shells in hot oil, til crisp.
7
To build the taco-- spoon some cheese into the bottom of a shell, add some of the meat mixture, fill the rest of the shell with lettuce and add chopped tomato for garnish.
8
You can also add some sour cream or quacomole to top it off with an extra flavor.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded), 1 ½ cups marinara sauce, 1 medium onion (chopped coarse), ½ cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tacos 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.

Chicken Tacos

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