🌮 Tasty Ground Chicken Taco Recipes 🍗🌮
Ground chicken offers a lean and flavorful alternative to beef in tacos. Here are some delicious and easy-to-make ground chicken taco recipes to enjoy:
1. Classic Ground Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Your favorite taco toppings (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, etc.)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Meanwhile, warm taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions.
5. Spoon the ground chicken mixture into taco shells or tortillas.
6. Top with your favorite taco toppings and serve.
2. Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Mixed salad greens
- Black beans, drained and rinsed
- Corn kernels
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado slices
- Tortilla chips (optional)
- Ranch or salsa dressing
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, black beans, corn kernels, and cherry tomatoes.
5. Add the cooked ground chicken mixture on top.
6. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and garnish with avocado slices.
7. Serve with tortilla chips on the side and drizzle with ranch or salsa dressing.
3. Chicken Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Ingredients:
- 4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5. Place zucchini halves in a baking dish.
6. Spoon the cooked ground chicken mixture into each zucchini boat.
7. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sliced jalapeños if desired.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
4. Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Large lettuce leaves (such as iceberg or romaine)
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. Spoon the cooked ground chicken mixture into large lettuce leaves.
5. Top with pico de gallo or salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your chicken taco lettuce wraps!
5. Chicken Taco Rice Bowls Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Black beans, drained and rinsed
- Corn kernels
- Diced bell peppers
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
4. In bowls, layer cooked rice with black beans, corn kernels, diced bell peppers, and the cooked ground chicken mixture.
5. Top with sliced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro.
6. Serve hot and enjoy your chicken taco rice bowls!
These ground chicken taco recipes are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy the delicious flavors! 🌮🍗
