How to make easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos
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Each month I look forward to my #PrimoPicks delivery the way a child waits to open a Christmas present on Christmas Eve. The thrill of finding out what the theme for the month is and seeing what products could inspire me is something I enjoy.
My family has been loyal H-E-B shoppers from the time we moved to Texas, so it isn’t any effort to support the products they carry.
This month, H-E-B is hosting a Taco Revolution from July 8-21, 2015. Besides promotional deals to build those tacos, you can find finger-licking taco recipes on the H-E-B site and taste samples while shopping in-store.
My kids love tacos. So I use that as my opportunity to load my tacos with veggies knowing that the kids will not complain!
How to make easy Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos
In my Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos, you will find well seasoned, grilled chicken chunks, lightly tossed with crunchy broccoli slaw, (the only way my kids will eat broccoli!)
re-fried beans and H-E-B’s delish That Green Sauce.
I know you’re wondering where those non-GMO Central Market Quinoa and Flaxseed chips go.
Nowhere!
I just like dipping them into That Green Sauce and munching while I load the contents onto the corn-wheat tortillas!! (I know, they actually have corn-wheat tortillas!)
We took these to a prayer fellowship meeting at a friend’s house last night and they were a hit. Because I’m known to load my tacos till they overflow, I like wrapping one half of the taco with foil to make it easier to eat and to save delicious bits from falling away.
Want to give these a try?
Here’s the recipe:
- 12 Corn-Wheat Tortillas If you prefer you can go with all corn or all flour too.
- 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast marinated in salt freshly ground pepper, the juice from one lemon and a tsp of Adams Reserve Fajita Grilling Rub. (You can also just do salt and pepper alone. Just increase the amount of pepper you use)- Let the marinade sit overnight for best flavoring.
- 1 jar That Green Sauce from H-E-B
- 1 can re-fried beans from H-E-B
- 2 cups broccoli slaw
- 1 red onion-sliced
- Olive oil to saute onions and chicken in
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Grill the chicken till cooked well and once cooled, cut into small nuggets. Or if you prefer, saute the chicken, ensuring the same is cut into small nugget sized pieces.
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In a pan, add a little olive oil and once the oil is hot, add the red onion slices and saute on a medium heat.
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After 3-4 minutes, add the cooked chicken nuggets and saute for about 1-2 minutes.
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Now throw in the broccoli slaw and toss the mix in the pan for about a minute. Then set aside.
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Heat the tortillas (I prefer doing mine on the stove versus the microwave) and the refried beans, following instructions on the can.
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Now set up your taco building station! (Tortillas, chicken-slaw mix, refried beans, That Green Sauce and foil)
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Take a tortilla, apply a thin layer of refried beans on the surface of the tortilla and place a dessert spoon worth of chicken-slaw in the middle. Drizzle a generous amount of That Green Sauce on top (or sparse, based on how spicy you like your taco) and then roll your taco.
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Wrap the bottom half of your taco with foil and enjoy your first bite...the next...and the next!
With school starting up in just a few weeks, these would make hearty after-school meals and yes, you can do this from scratch but if time isn’t on your side, follow this recipe to the tee using the pre-prepared ingredients from your local H-E-B store.
I promise you won’t be able to stop with just one of my loaded tacos!
Are you a taco person? What do you like in your tacos?
This sure does look inviting for sure. We usually have just plain tacos with cheese and sour cream. This would kick it up a notch for sure
We love Mexican food and our family. Tacos are one of our favorites.
hmm, chicken tacos sound so amazing right now! Seriously you have this pregnant mama hungry!
We haven’t had tacos in a while (usually burrito bowls), so now I’m craving a GOOD taco. Maybe that’s what we’ll do for date-night-in!
Having a family taco night is one of our favorite ways to reconnect after a busy week. These chicken tacos look delicious and full of flavor!
I really find the colors, flavors, and textures of these to look great! I’d love to recreate them for my kids!
We have tacos at least once a week. I am always look for new ways to make them, can’t wait to try this!
We just had tacos tonight. I love all the colors of this dish. 🙂
This looks so delicious. I am going to try making this for dinner this weekend. I am sure it is going to be a big hit.
My family loves tacos. I like to make Taco salad with Nacho Cheese Doritos. I am going to try this recipe.
Oooh those look good. My kids love tacos. They made me make them two times last week. Would be nice to get a different recipe for them.
Oh what a fun recipe! I like the idea of having these at a get-together.
We love tacos in our house! Tradional is nice but I also like to have exotic flavors, like asian tacos!
I am coming to your house for tacos! Those look awesome! Totally new recipe and kind of refreshing!
wow! this looks super amazing. it is made with all my favs. yum
Oh my gosh this sound amazing! I love tacos and this is a great twist on tacos.
Now you’ve done it…. I need some tacos stat!
Chicken tacos is a staple in my home and we eat them like every week lol. I’m definitely going to have to give these a try to see how the family likes them.