Red Star Basic Chicken Taco Filling Recipe

Name: Red Star Basic Chicken Taco Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil; 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups tomatoes with juice, chopped; 2 medium green chilies, roasted, peeled and chopped; ½ teaspoon cumin seed, freshly ground; salt; black pepper, freshly ground; water

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2
Sautee chicken, onion and garlic until onion softens and chicken begins to brown crisp on edges, about 8-12 minutes.
3
Salt and pepper to taste.
4
Reduce heat to medium.
5
Stir in tomatoes, chiles and cumin.
6
If needed add enough water just to make the mixture a little soupy.
7
Continue to cook, stirring occassionally, until liquid is reduced.
8
Mixture should be moist, not wet or dry.
9
Use immediately or freeze for later.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 tablespoons oil, 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Star Basic Chicken Taco Filling 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!

Red Star Basic Chicken Taco Filling

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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