Description
The Best Chicken Skillet Tacos deliver a vibrant burst of flavor with tender chicken, zesty spices, and fresh toppings—all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Personalize your taco experience with your favorite toppings for a fiesta of taste any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- Corn or flour tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked chicken to enhance flavors.
- Assemble tacos by placing spiced chicken in warm tortillas and topping with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg