Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s fresh, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes? These Quick Chicken Tacos are a weeknight lifesaver. Made with juicy seasoned chicken, charred corn tortillas, and fresh toppings like avocado, pico de gallo, and lime, this easy recipe hits every note—zesty, savory, and satisfying. Perfect for busy families, spontaneous dinners, or game nights, these tacos are also customizable and great for meal prep. It’s one of those easy dinner ideas that fits into your healthy food ideas, quick meals, and taco Tuesday favorites.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6 corn tortillas
1 cup pico de gallo
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry, drizzle with olive oil, and rub with taco seasoning.
2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side.
3. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame until slightly charred.
5. Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, grill the chicken outdoors instead of using a skillet.
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time even more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg