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
- Prepare the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients together until well combined.
- 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.
- 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