Ingredients
- 16 taco shells
- 1 bag Chicken Taco Meat (thawed if frozen)
- recipe follows
- 1 head green lettuce
- thinly sliced
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- chopped
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- Hot sauce
- as needed
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- for garnish
- Lime wedges
- for squeezing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 large boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 large onion
- chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt
- One 14-ounce can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Warm the taco shells in the oven according to the package instructions.
- Heat the Chicken Taco Meat in a skillet until piping hot.
- Pile up the warm shells with: sliced lettuce, Chicken Taco Meat, chopped tomatoes, grated Cheddar-Jack and sour cream.
- Top with hot sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until hot.
- Add the chicken in batches and cook, browning, a couple minutes per side; remove the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook briefly.
- Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt to taste.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and 2 cups water to create a broth.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until the broth is reduced by half.
- Let cool, divide among 4 freezer bags and freeze.
- Yield: 4 freezer bags (16 to 20 servings).
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