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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce are a delightful twist on traditional tacos. Tender chicken is seasoned and cooked to perfection, then topped with a flavorful creamy chimichurri sauce, crunchy vegetables, and creamy feta cheese.


Ingredients

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For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp. Mayonnaise like Duke’s or Hellman’s
  • 3 tbsp. plain Greek Yogurt full-fat
  • 2 tbsp. minced Shallot
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Parsley
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
  • 1 small clove Garlic pressed or grated
  • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

For the Shredded Chicken Filling:

  • 2 tsp. Avocado Oil
  • 8 oz. Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 small Jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro

For the Tacos / Toppings:

  • 6 small Flour Tortillas about 5” in diameter
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Romaine Lettuce or your favorite greens
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced Red Onion
  • 1/2 medium Avocado sliced or diced
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Feta Cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, shallot, parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt until well combined.
  2. Cook the Shredded Chicken Filling: Heat avocado oil in a pan and cook chicken breast seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cooked through. Shred the chicken and mix with jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
  3. Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, then fill each with shredded chicken filling, lettuce, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese. Drizzle with creamy chimichurri sauce.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings for these tacos by adding salsa, diced tomatoes, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce to the creamy chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg