Peruvian-Style Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Peruvian-Style Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked ground chicken breast; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 potato, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped pitted dried plum; 1/4 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive; 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas or (6 inch) flour tortillas; cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked ground chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 potato, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped pitted dried plum
1/4 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas or (6 inch) flour tortillas
cilantro (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large skillet cook chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink; stir to break up pieces.
3
Drain, if necessary.
4
Add spices (salt to taste); cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add undrained tomatoes, potato, plums and olives.
6
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
7
Simmer covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
8
Uncover; cook 5 minutes more or until most of liquid has evaporated.
9
Wrap tortillas in foil; bake for 15 minutes or until heated.
10
To assemble, place 1/3 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; top with cheese and sprinkle with additional onion and fresh cilantro.
11
Fold tortillas in half.

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked ground chicken breast, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Peruvian-Style 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.

Peruvian-Style Chicken Tacos

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