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Cheesy Pulled Chicken Tacos

These cheesy pulled chicken tacos are loaded with tender shredded chicken, melty cheese, and smoky spices. It's an easy, high-protein dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: tex mex
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chipotles in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 red pepper diced
  • 1/2 carrot grated
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped; optional
  • Sour cream to serve, optional
  • Salsa to serve, optional

Instructions

  • Heat half the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken tenders with taco seasoning and salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and shred with 2 forks.
  • Add remaining olive oil to pan and add red onion, red pepper and grated carrot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Saute for 4-5 minutes until tender. Add shredded chicken back in and toss with chipotle in adobo, lime juice and cilantro. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Spray a different large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add a sprinkle of cheese, chicken filling and another sprinkle of cheese to each corn tortilla.
  • Fry each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side until slightly toasted, watching to ensure tortillas don't burn. Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional info does not include sour cream or salsa.
Prep the chicken filling in advance and store it separately from tortillas and toppings so everything stays fresh.
Keep the filling in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, then assemble tacos fresh for best results.
Add a spoonful of black beans or top with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for extra protein.
Use different cheeses, add avocado slices, or try a drizzle of chipotle mayo for a fun twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2133IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 2mg