We have taco night at least once a week and I am all about easy recipes that mean enjoying a delicious taco in under 30 minutes. Using ground chicken is great to use as the base for any taco, and I have the best recipe that your whole family will love. This recipe is great for taco salads, regular tacos, or even a taco bowl! Add your favorite toppings and dinner is done. This recipe for ground chicken tacos is one that you are going to want to make over and over again.

I have used this recipe with ground pork, turkey, and ground beef as well so feel free to use whatever protein you might have on hand! Ground meat is such a great freezer staple because of it’s versatility and it’s quick cook time. Ground chicken is super lean, making this recipe light but yet full of flavor from the homemade taco seasoning that I use.

I typically use soft flour taco shells, but feel free to use corn or hard shells also. I love topping these tacos with shredded lettuce, smashed avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, and raw onion. You could also add in cheese, pickled onions, and salsa or pico de gallo if you wanted to also. Just use what your family loves and what you have on hand during the week. These tacos are also great served alongside some cilantro lime rice or black beans. Easy and delicious!

You are going to love having this recipe to cook up on even the busiest of weeknights!

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 Lbs. Ground Chicken
1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Chiles
1/2 Cup Finely Diced Onion
2 Finely Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 Tbsp. Cumin
1 Tsp. Paprika
1/2 Tsp. Oregano
1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 Cup Water
1 Tbsp. Avocado Oil
Flour or Corn Tortillas

Topping Options-

Shredded Lettuce
1 Avocado, smashed
Jalapeños
Cilantro
Fresh Lime
Salsa
Red Onion, finely diced

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add avocado oil.
Add in ground chicken and begin to brown and season with salt and pepper.
While chicken is browning add in diced onions and garlic and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Add in Tomato Love Diced Tomatoes with 2x more Chiles, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder along with the water and stir to combine.
Continue to cook the chicken for another 10-15 minutes with the lid on until the chicken is cooked through, and then squeeze fresh lime juice over top and stir.
Char tortillas and serve with ground chicken taco meat and desired toppings.
Serve immediately.

Don’t these tacos look so good? They are so easy, fresh, and I am telling you will quickly become a family favorite.

Ground Chicken Tacos