Go Back
+ servings

Ground Chicken Tacos

Delicious and healthy ground chicken tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 8 small corn tortillas
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and top with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy your tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference. Avocado and jalapeños make great additions.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!