Beginner-Friendly Chicken Tacos
Beginner-Friendly Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Shells
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Kinder's Mexican Seasoning 'The Taco Blend'
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 taco shells, from an Old El Paso Nacho Cheese Taco Kit or similar
For the Toppings
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup green creamy sauce, such as avocado ranch dressing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the taco shells on a baking sheet and set aside to warm later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Wash the chicken breasts under cold running water. Place them on a clean cutting board and carefully cut them into small, bite-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the chopped onion for topping, and the rest will be cooked with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the cubed chicken into a metal bowl. Open the packet of Kinder's Mexican Seasoning 'The Taco Blend' and add the entire contents to the chicken. Mix thoroughly with your hands to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken cubes and the majority of the chopped onions (reserving some for topping). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, place the baking sheet with the taco shells into the preheated oven. Heat for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Chop the tomatoes and slice the avocado. Prepare the shredded cheese and green creamy sauce for easy assembly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once the chicken is cooked and the taco shells are warm, carefully remove the shells from the oven. Using tongs, fill each taco shell with the cooked chicken and onion mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Top each taco with the reserved chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, and shredded cheese. Finish with a drizzle of the green creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken tacos!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beginner-Friendly Chicken Tacos
For the Chicken and Shells
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Kinder's Mexican Seasoning 'The Taco Blend'
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 taco shells, from an Old El Paso Nacho Cheese Taco Kit or similar
For the Toppings
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup green creamy sauce, such as avocado ranch dressing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the taco shells on a baking sheet and set aside to warm later.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Wash the chicken breasts under cold running water. Place them on a clean cutting board and carefully cut them into small, bite-sized cubes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Set aside about 1/4 cup of the chopped onion for topping, and the rest will be cooked with the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the cubed chicken into a metal bowl. Open the packet of Kinder's Mexican Seasoning 'The Taco Blend' and add the entire contents to the chicken. Mix thoroughly with your hands to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken cubes and the majority of the chopped onions (reserving some for topping). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the chicken is cooking, place the baking sheet with the taco shells into the preheated oven. Heat for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Chop the tomatoes and slice the avocado. Prepare the shredded cheese and green creamy sauce for easy assembly.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once the chicken is cooked and the taco shells are warm, carefully remove the shells from the oven. Using tongs, fill each taco shell with the cooked chicken and onion mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Top each taco with the reserved chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, and shredded cheese. Finish with a drizzle of the green creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken tacos!
⏱️ 1 min