Ground Chicken Tacos

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Three tacos filled with seasoned meat, corn, and lettuce on a parchment paper background. Lime wedges are partially visible in the corner.

Ground chicken and taco seasoning are all you need for easy 15-minute ground chicken tacos. Perfect for any Taco Tuesday or a quick weeknight dinner for the family!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

Ground Chicken Taco Filling

1 lb ground chicken 92% lean, 8% fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons taco seasoning storebought or homemade (recipe below)
2 tablespoons water

Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon ground Cumin
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Onion Powder or Dehydrated Onion
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon dried Oregano flakes
1 teaspoon ground Coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

To make the taco seasoning, combine all the spices together until well mixed.
Heat a 12” skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the ground chicken and cook for a minute.
Start to break up the pieces of meat and stir constantly for about 8-10 minutes until cooked through and big chunks are no longer pink in the middle. The chicken should register 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat the chicken. Cook for 1 minute and add then add the 2 tablespoons of water. Give the chicken another stir to coat every morsel and then turn off the heat.
Serve your taco filling in a flour tortilla with lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

Ground chicken is done cooking at 165 degrees F
I like 92% lean, 8% fat ground chicken for this recipe. The fattier chicken has the best flavor and it's not as dry as 99% lean blend.

Cuisine Easy Meals

Course Dinner

Nutrition