Description
These Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce are a delicious twist on traditional tacos. Tender shredded chicken seasoned with smoky spices, topped with a creamy herb-infused sauce, and served in warm tortillas. Perfect for an easy and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
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For the Shredded Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional):
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Crumbled queso fresco or feta
- Avocado slices
- Pickled onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Shredded Chicken: In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through and well seasoned. Set aside.
- Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce: Whisk together parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir in olive oil and mayonnaise (or yogurt) until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas. Fill each with seasoned shredded chicken, drizzle with creamy chimichurri sauce. Add desired toppings and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This recipe works great with leftover chicken.
- To make it dairy-free, use a dairy-free mayo or skip the creamy element and use traditional chimichurri.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Latin-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg