Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa Recipe

Name: Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon (1 packet) sazon seasoning; 1 pound ground chicken; 2 teaspoons flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 12 taco shells, kept warm in a 200 degree oven; Shredded lettuce, for serving; Creamy Salsa, for serving, recipe follows; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (1 packet) sazon seasoning
1 pound ground chicken
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
12 taco shells, kept warm in a 200 degree oven
Shredded lettuce, for serving
Creamy Salsa, for serving, recipe follows
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saute pan with straight sides over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the red and green bell pepper, onion and then season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
3
Saute until the vegetables are tender then add the garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and sazon seasoning.
4
Cook for a minute or so then add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon while stirring.
5
Make sure to really break up the ground chicken on this step so there are no large clumps.
6
Once the chicken is cooked through, sprinkle the flour over the top and stir while cooking to allow the flour to blend into the chicken for a few minutes.
7
Add the chicken stock then raise the heat to a simmer and cook until the stock thickens a bit, about 4 to 5 minutes.
8
Serve in warm taco shells topped with shredded lettuce and a dollop of Creamy Salsa, recipe follows.
9
Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, scallion, sour cream hot sauce, garlic powder, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
10
Stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ground Chicken Tacos with Creamy Salsa

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