Taco Pollo – Spicy Chicken Filled Tortillas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Taco Pollo - Spicy Chicken Filled Tortillas Recipe
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 chicken breast fillets
4 garlic cloves
1 red onion
2 tomatoes
1 green capsicum
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 ready-made flour tortillas
50 g cheddar cheese or 50 g monterey jack cheese
1 sprig flat leaf parsley , to garnish
lemon wedge , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
360
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
The Taco Pollo is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It consists of tender chicken breast fillets cooked with garlic, onion, tomatoes and green capsicum, all wrapped up in warm flour tortillas. The dish is topped with grated cheese, parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor. This version of the dish is on the spicier side, thanks to the addition of chili powder, but the heat can be adjusted to taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Place chicken fillets in an ovenproof dish.
3.Finely chop garlic and onion and sprinkle over chicken.
4.Dice tomatoes and green capsicum and place over chicken.
5.Drizzle olive oil over chicken and vegetables.
6.Sprinkle chili powder over the top of the dish.
7.Cook in the oven for 45 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft.
8.Using a fork, shred the chicken and mix in with the vegetables.
9.Warm tortillas in the microwave or a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side.
10.Divide the chicken mixture between tortillas and top with grated cheese, parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
11.Serve immediately.

PROS

The Taco Pollo is a flavorful and satisfying dish that can be prepared quickly and easily.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken, and the spice level can be adjusted to taste.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium if store-bought tortillas and cheese are used.

It’s also not suitable for those with dairy or gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein, which is important for muscle growth and repair.
Tomatoes and capsicum are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.

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