These Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for any taco night. The combination of tender chicken, roasted red peppers, and spices creates a delicious filling that pairs wonderfully with your favorite taco toppings.
This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with various toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or cheese to suit your taste.
Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Tacos
This recipe features marinated chicken cooked with roasted red peppers, resulting in a savory filling that is both hearty and flavorful. The preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, and it serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the Chicken: Once rested, slice the chicken into strips and mix with the roasted red peppers in the skillet to warm through.
- Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of the chicken and roasted red pepper mixture onto each tortilla. Add desired toppings such as avocado, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, and sour cream.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm with your favorite sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 30g