21 Best Chicken Taco Recipes To Spice Up Your Weeknight
JANUARY 20, 2023
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Everybody loves tacos! From a quick weeknight dinner to a party menu mainstay, they are the ultimate crowd pleaser. For your next taco night, try one of these best-ever chicken tacos recipes.
Whether you’re looking for a traditional take or something a bit more unique, this list has it all. Enjoy Mexican Street Corn, Buffalo Chicken, and Spicy Korean Chicken Street Tacos – these tacos are anything but boring.
So, let’s get the party started! Grab your favorite taco shells and get ready to fire up the grill. These 21 tasty chicken taco recipes are sure to liven up your next weeknight dinner.
Mason Woodruff
Baked Chicken Tacos
Cooked chicken and other fillings stuffed inside corn tortillas and baked until crispy. Perfect for a quick meal or prepping in bulk.
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The Lazy Dish
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tacos
If you're looking for easy slow cooker recipes for dinner, this creamy shredded chicken is kid-friendly and family approved! Simply dump all of the ingredients into your slow cooker for the easiest, tastiest chicken tacos you'll ever eat.
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Jennifer M. Fitness
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Super simple chicken tacos made with hot sauce for a buffalo style flavor and topped with sliced celery and blue cheese crumbles.
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25 min
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273
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$0.98
PER SERVING
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Tasty
Pineapple Paprika Chicken Tacos Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: shredded chicken, crushed pineapple, white onion, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, red onion, fresh cilantro, corn tortillas
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30 min
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295
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$2.25
PER SERVING
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Damn Delicious
Easy Chicken Tacos
With a simple spice rub, the chicken is cooked so quickly on the stovetop! Dice into small pieces and serve with pico, avocado + lime!
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$1.42
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Operation In Touch
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Mayo
This is a great recipe to use up leftover veggies!
22 min
TOTAL TIME
737
CALORIES
$2.24
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Zesty Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos
Try these mouth-watering Zesty Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos for a fun and easy meal, featuring a delightful blend of chipotle lime sauce and tender ground chicken, served on soft tortillas.
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
407
CALORIES
$1.54
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Ingredients
Directions
7 STEPS
1
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chipotle chili powder. Mix well and set aside the chipotle lime sauce.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
3
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, adding salt for seasoning.
4
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked ground chicken, add 1/4 cup of water, and stir well.
5
Reduce the heat and let the chicken mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6
Warm the small flour tortillas.
7
Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked chicken mixture onto each tortilla, topping with shredded romaine lettuce, and drizzling with the reserved chipotle lime sauce.
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A Simple Pantry
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Tacos
Take a break from the ordinary and serve up these Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Tacos topped with a fresh pineapple, mango, and avocado salsa for dinner this Taco Tuesday!
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
595
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Shredded Chicken Tacos
This taco recipe is a great choice for midweek dinners, even if it's not Taco Tuesday! Instead of beef, we use moist, boneless chicken thighs and to make things easier for you, the taco filling is cooked in a slow cooker, so you can prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal.
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$4.01
PER SERVING
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Platings and Pairings
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos
These Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos put a fun twist on elotes or grilled Mexican corn on the cob that's slathered in a tangy cream sauce and sprinkled with chili powder. Plus, they come together in just 20 minutes!
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20 min
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$1.48
PER SERVING
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Genius Kitchen
Shredded Chicken Tacos
A recipe I found from Goya when looking for authentic chicken taco recipes. This is what the recipe stated: "Bone and skin are left on the chicken breasts so they're extra flavorful as they simmer in tomato sauce and a blend of savory seasonings." Their recipe stated to use all their brands for th...
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$2.47
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Munchkin Time
Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe
Juicy Chicken Tacos cooked in Crockpot/Instantpot, served with shredded chicken, homemade guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes & cheese.
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25 min
TOTAL TIME
440
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$2.56
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Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
The easiest dinners you can make in your pressure cooker! The perfect way to make deliciously seasoned chicken for meal prep!More easy Instant Pot recipes: www.crunchycreamyweet.com
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17 min
TOTAL TIME
331
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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Cooking for Keeps
Slow-Cooker Poblano and Honey Lime Chicken Tacos
Get ready for the most flavorful tacos you'll ever try! Slow-cooker Poblano and Honey Lime Chicken Tacos bring together juicy slow-cooked chicken, sweet honey, tangy lime and smoky poblano peppers for a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Try this easy and delicious recipe...
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4 hr 15 min
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295
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Recipe Magik
Ground Chicken Tacos
Crispy Corn tortillas with creamy Avocado crema and smoky ground chicken are packed with flavor, protein and nutrients. A healthy alternative to ground beef tacos they are so good!
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
211
CALORIES
$0.89
PER SERVING
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Craving Home Cooked
Chicken Street Tacos
These Chicken Street Tacos are reminiscent of the tacos you'd find in your travels! Soft tortillas piled high with deliciously seasoned chicken and fresh toppings. A quick, easy and fun weeknight meal!
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1 hr 25 min
TOTAL TIME
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$1.42
PER SERVING
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Simply LaKita
Jerk Chicken Tacos
Jerk Chicken Tacos – I share with you today on the blog an easy recipe using the jerk seasoning that I picked up while on vacation in the Turks.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
557
CALORIES
$1.21
PER SERVING
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Kidspot
Chicken and Chipotle Tacos
Satisfy your taco cravings with these easy-to-make Chicken and Chipotle Tacos. This delicious dinner is made with marinated chicken, chipotle peppers, and your favorite taco toppings. Bursting with flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve with warm tortillas, guacamole, and...
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$2.20
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Sidewalk Shoes
Chicken and Chorizo Tacos
Using dry cured Chorizo sausage and finely chopping it in a food processor is a complete game changer in these Chicken and Chorizo Tacos.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$2.32
PER SERVING
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The Complete Savorist
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Corn Poblano Salsa
No more boring chicken recipes with these Grilled Chicken Tacos with Corn Poblano Salsa using budget-friendly thighs and garden fresh salsa ingredients
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$2.80
PER SERVING
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