Description
Ground chicken tacos recipe made with cooked ground chicken, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices, served in crispy taco shells with toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2lbs ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until starting to brown (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken, paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and salt. Turn the heat to high and use a wooden spoon to stir and break up the chicken into small chunks until the chicken is partially cooked (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomato sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Lay the taco shells on to a baking sheet. Place into the oven and bake for 6-7 minutes or until crispy. Spoon the chicken into the shells and serve with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 728
- Sugar: 2.9 g
- Sodium: 1098.6 mg
- Fat: 44.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.3 g
- Protein: 41.6 g
- Cholesterol: 172 mg