One Pan Chicken Tacos (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender seasoned chicken with melted cheese folded into golden tortillas, ready in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main
01 -
450 g chicken breast, cut into small pieces
02 -
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for cooking
03 -
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 -
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 -
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 -
0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
07 -
2 teaspoons chili powder
08 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 -
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
→ Taco Assembly
11 -
8 white corn tortillas
12 -
120 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Suggested Garnishes
13 -
Sour cream, optional
14 -
Pico de Gallo, optional
# How to Make It:
01 -
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and dried cilantro. Mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are well coated.
02 -
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 74°C.
03 -
Lower heat to medium-low. Lightly brush additional olive oil onto the skillet. Place tortillas in the skillet and distribute cooked chicken and shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly onto each tortilla.
04 -
Fold tortillas in half and cook each side until golden brown and crisp. Serve immediately with sour cream and Pico de Gallo, if desired.
# Extra Information:
01 -
For best results, ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
02 -
Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting and flavor.