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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Shredded Chicken Tacos are loaded with flavorful ingredients like creamy chimichurri sauce, tender chicken, and fresh toppings. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!


Ingredients

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Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp. Mayonnaise like Duke’s or Hellman’s
  • 3 tbsp. plain Greek Yogurt full-fat
  • 2 tbsp. minced Shallot
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Parsley
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
  • 1 small clove Garlic pressed or grated
  • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

Shredded Chicken Filling:

  • 2 tsp. Avocado Oil
  • 8 oz. Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 small Jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro

Tacos / Toppings:

  • 6 small Flour Tortillas about 5” in diameter
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Romaine Lettuce or your favorite greens
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced Red Onion
  • 1/2 medium Avocado sliced or diced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients together until well combined.
  2. Cook the Shredded Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken with seasonings until fully cooked. Shred the chicken and mix in jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Assemble the Tacos: Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, lettuce, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings to your preference by adding salsa, sour cream, or additional veggies.
  • Feel free to use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg