**Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Textures**
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with Michael's Tacos, a symphony of bold flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These tacos are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas, succulent chicken filling, and a vibrant array of toppings, creating a harmonious balance of tastes and sensations. Savor the smoky, savory notes of the chicken, perfectly complemented by the tangy salsa, creamy guacamole, and refreshing cabbage. Whether you prefer traditional or adventurous toppings, this recipe offers endless possibilities to customize your taco experience. Along with the main chicken taco filling recipe, discover variations such as Crispy Fish Tacos, Grilled Veggie Tacos, and Spicy Chorizo Tacos, all bursting with unique flavors and textures. Get ready to elevate your taco game and indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.
CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This recipe is easy, yet delicious when used in tacos or other Mexican cuisine. Try it for enchiladas and nachos too.
Provided by Dianna Brown-Brenny
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix chicken broth and taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred chicken to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN TACOS
Quick and full of flavor, you can adjust heat by removing the seeds from jalapeno. Garnish tacos with chipotle ranch, salsa verde, and avocado. I make the chipotle ranch with fat free sour cream to save a bit of calories.
Provided by yummers
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and 1/4 cup olive oil. Bring liquid back to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken and taco seasoning mix until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix rice, black beans, Mexican cheese blend, olives, and jalapeno pepper into chicken; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat; warm tortillas in skillet until pliable, 1 to 2 minutes per tortilla.
- Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup chicken-rice mixture, folding tortilla over filling.
- Heat bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; fry the filled tortillas until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1047.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
DELICIOUS PULLED CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This delicious pulled chicken taco filling is slowly simmered until the chicken falls apart, creating the most delicious taco filling you can imagine. Serve on taco shells with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese.
Provided by kelownaalex
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Tacos Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add salsa; saute for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken thighs, brown sugar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Add enough water to mostly cover the chicken; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Add more water if the bottom of the pot starts to dry out.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and mix with sauce to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1799.4 mg, Sugar 18 g
SARAH'S EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACO FILLING
I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
Provided by Holiday Baker
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts into a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl, allow to cool, and shred the chicken meat with 2 forks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a small non-stick saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and the flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
This is a great recipe for easy shredded chicken tacos that I've been using for years. Great for a weeknight or a weekend meal!
Provided by SMJ0724
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
PUFFY TACOS WITH PICADILLO FILLING
Who can resist this sweet, savory mix of tender ground beef, raisins, almonds and olives served on slider rolls with garlic mayo? Considered comfort food throughout Latin America, picadillo works wonders as a satisfying filling for sandwiches, tacos and empanadas.
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned on all sides but not completely cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, leaving as much fat in the skillet as possible. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, carrots, jalapeno, onions, poblano, potato, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Clear a space in the pan and add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir to bring the whole mixture together, then add the stock and reserved beef along with any accumulated juices to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from the bottom, until the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes. If necessary, season with salt and pepper.
- While the picadillo is cooking, pour oil into a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot to come 3 inches up the sides and fit with a deep-fry thermometer. Heat over high heat until the thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
- Holding a tortilla perpendicular to the oil near the edge of the pot, carefully lower into the oil so that the tortilla slides to the bottom (this method will fry and seal both sides of the tortilla, allowing steam to inflate-or "puff"-the tortilla like a balloon). After a few seconds, the puffy tortilla will float to the surface; turn it over and push the top edge of a metal spatula (a fish spatula works best) into the center of the tortilla, bending it into a taco shape, and press it below the oil's surface. Hold it in place and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Invert the taco shell onto paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Spoon the beef picadillo into the puffy taco shells. Top with lettuce, salsa, cheese, cilantro and onion. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tacos.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings, toppings, and sauces. Get creative and have fun!
- Make sure your chicken is cooked through: This is especially important if you are using raw chicken.
- Shred your chicken: This will make it easier to eat in tacos.
- Warm your tortillas before serving: This will make them more pliable and less likely to break.
- Load up your tacos with your favorite toppings: This is where you can really let your creativity shine.
Conclusion:
Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its flavorful chicken filling, crispy tortillas, and fresh toppings, this taco recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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