Description
Indulge in the comforting experience of Chicken Tortilla, featuring tender, seasoned chicken wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with vibrant fresh ingredients. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any family gathering, this dish brings joy to your table with its delightful flavors and easy preparation. Gather around and savor every bite as you create lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients; chop bell peppers and onions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove from heat.
- Add the chopped veggies, cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Sauté until veggies are tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the skillet; mix well.
- Lay out tortillas, fill with chicken mixture, sprinkle cheese, and squeeze lime juice on top.
- Roll tightly like burritos and grill lightly if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg