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One Pan Chicken Tacos

Crispy one pan chicken tacos with seasoned chicken, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes served on a white plate.

Make easy and delicious one pan chicken tacos! They are packed with bold flavors and tender chicken and are ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for taco night!

Grab your pantry ingredients and make these quick 10-minute One Pan Chicken Tacos! Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any busy night, these street-style tacos are packed with juicy chicken and crispy tortillas. They’re easy, delicious, family-friendly, and can be customized to your liking!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Tacos:

  • 4 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Tips:

  • You can swap chicken for ground turkey or beef for a different protein option.
  • For extra crunch, warm the tortillas slightly in the pan before serving.

Directions To Make One Pan Chicken Tacos

Prep the Chicken

Start by cutting the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. Season them with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This ensures that every piece of chicken is flavorful.

Bowl of raw chicken pieces generously seasoned with colorful spices and herbs, ready for cooking, surrounded by ingredients.
Fresh diced chicken seasoned with vibrant spices and herbs, sitting in a bowl, surrounded by chili, oil, and seasoning ingredients.

Cook the Chicken

In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once melted and hot, add the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's fully cooked and golden brown outside. Make sure the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Golden-brown chicken pieces sizzling in a frying pan with steam rising, stirred with a wooden spatula over a stovetop.
Juicy chicken pieces are frying to golden perfection in hot oil, steam rising as they are stirred with a wooden spatula.

Toast the Tortillas

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, place the tortillas. Cook each tortilla on each side for 1-2 minutes until it gets slightly crispy and golden. This step enhances the flavor and texture of the tortillas.

Three chicken and cheese tacos on tortillas cooked in a cast-iron skillet, surrounded by spices, cheese, and ingredients.
Three cheesy chicken tacos are cooked to perfection in a skillet, surrounded by fresh spices, tortillas, and cheese on a rustic kitchen table.

Assemble the Tacos

Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken and allow it to melt. Remove the skillet from heat once the cheese is melted and everything is combined.

Five chicken tacos with melted cheese in a cast-iron skillet, with a golden-brown sear and garnished with cheese shreds.
Five tacos filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese sit in a sizzling skillet, ready to serve with warm tortillas.

Serve

Scoop the chicken mixture into the tortillas. Add your desired toppings: Pico de Gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro. For extra freshness, garnish with lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Three grilled chicken tacos topped with cilantro in a cast-iron skillet, surrounded by salsa, guacamole, lime, and avocado.
Three soft tacos filled with grilled chicken and garnished with cilantro sit in a skillet, surrounded by fresh salsa, guacamole, and lime.

Tips for Variations, Substitutions, and Modifications

  • Vegetarian Option: Swap out the chicken for sautéed veggies like bell peppers, onions, and zucchini for a vegetarian twist.
  • Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños, chili flakes, or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken as it cooks for extra heat.
  • Grilled Chicken: If you prefer grilled chicken, cook it separately and chop it before adding to the tacos.
  • Low-Carb Option: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas for a low-carb alternative.
  • Custom Toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings like pickled onions, shredded lettuce, or avocado.

What to Serve With One Pan Chicken Tacos

  • Mexican Rice: A side of seasoned Mexican rice pairs perfectly with these tacos.
  • Refried Beans: Serve with creamy refried beans for a complete meal.
  • Guacamole: Make a fresh dip on the side for extra flavor.
  • Spicy Black Beans: A great complement to these tacos, adding a savory and hearty side.

Storage

  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze the cooked chicken (without tortillas) for up to 1 month. Reheat it in a skillet and assemble tacos fresh with new tortillas.

Tools You'll Need

  • Stove:
  • Skillet: A cast-iron skillet is ideal for even heat distribution and crisping the tortillas.
  • Sharp Knife: For chopping the chicken and veggies.
  • Tongs or Spatula: To flip the chicken and tortillas.
  • Grater: For shredding cheese (if you prefer freshly grated cheese).

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Calories 350
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Make easy and delicious chicken tacos in one pan! They are packed with bold flavors and tender chicken and are ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for taco night!

Ingredients
    For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
    • For the Tacos:
  • 4 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Lime wedges for garnish
    • Tips:
  • You can swap chicken for ground turkey or beef for a different protein option.
  • For extra crunch, warm the tortillas slightly in the pan before serving.
Directions

  1. Prep the Chicken

    Start by cutting the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces. Season them with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This ensures that every piece of chicken is flavorful.

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once melted and hot, add the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's fully cooked and golden brown outside. Make sure the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

    Toast the Tortillas

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, place the tortillas. Cook each tortilla on each side for 1-2 minutes until it gets slightly crispy and golden. This step enhances the flavor and texture of the tortillas.

    Assemble the Tacos

    Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken and allow it to melt. Remove the skillet from heat once the cheese is melted and everything is combined.

    Serve

    Scoop the chicken mixture into the tortillas. Add your desired toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro. For extra freshness, garnish with lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 2 tacos per serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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