Easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos

These Easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos are a quick and tasty weeknight meal. The tender and flavorful chicken is seasoned with Tex-Mex spices and served in warm tortillas with all your favorite toppings. It's a crowd-pleasing recipe that will satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings!

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken to prevent sticking.
5. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the grill/skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
7. Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 10 seconds on each side or until soft and pliable.
8. Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of chicken onto each tortilla.
9. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Squeeze lime juice over the top.
11. Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately.

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