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Queso Chicken Tacos

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tacos 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Queso Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and creamy twist on classic tacos, featuring tender shredded chicken smothered in cheesy queso sauce, served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup queso cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shredded chicken and taco seasoning, stirring to coat evenly and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in queso cheese sauce and mix until well combined and heated.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
  5. Spoon the queso chicken mixture into each tortilla.
  6. Top with diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lettuce, and sour cream as desired.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
  • Spice it up with jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Substitute queso with a homemade cheese sauce if preferred.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg