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These quick weeknight chicken tacos are perfect for those busy evenings when you need to get dinner on the table
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Quick Weeknight Chicken Tacos

Easy Chicken Tacos from rotisserie chicken
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 529kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 to mato diced

Instructions

  • Season chicken with taco seasoning and warm on stove or microwave.
  • Chop or shred chicken and set aside.
  • Make taco shells while chicken is warming.
  • In a frying pan, bring oil to medium high heat. Add tortilla and fold over.
  • fry for about 30-45 seconds.
  • Carefully turn shell over with kitchen tongs and cook until both sides are lightly browned.
  • Let taco shells cool upside down on paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
  • Assemble taco by filling with about 2 tablespoons cooked chicken, 2 tablespoons lettuce, 1 tablespoon cheese and a few diced tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 2mg