Chicken Taco Recipes

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Taquitos

Make your own taquitos in just three easy steps! We stuff ours with chicken, but you can use beef, pork or even beans.

Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Applebee's chicken wonton tacos may be discontinued at restaurants, but they can be brought back to life in your kitchen...


Rico Rodriguez’ Mom’s Chicken Tacos

Rico Rodriguez' mom, Diane Rodriguez, shares this family-favorite recipe for chicken tacos. Shredded chicken gets smothered in a seasoned tomato...


Chicken Street Tacos with Corn-Jicama Salsa

Here’s a light, speedy meal you can enjoy anytime. Preparation is so simple—there’s nothing to it. These chicken street tacos...


Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

Lettuce wraps make light, lively appetizers. These are easy to make because the slow cooker does most of the work....

Chicken Tostadas

A couple of smart shortcut ingredients, specifically taco seasoning and canned tomatoes with green chiles, make these chicken tostadas a...


Ginger-Curry Chicken Tacos

I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian...

Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos

I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed...


Thai Chicken Tacos

Inspired by a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, this recipe is an awesome way to use leftover chicken. If you have...


Taco Chicken Wraps

The flavorful filling in these wraps has a definite kick, but you can adjust the chiles and peppers to suit...


Chicken Tacos

Even finicky eaters love "Taco Night" because they can add toppings to suit their tastes. In this chicken taco recipe,...

Baked Chicken Quesadillas

"I created these after ordering something similar at a local restaurant," explains Deborah Hord of Concord, North Carolina. "My husband...


Zesty Chicken Soft Tacos

We’ve made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let...


Slow-Cooker Chicken & Black Bean Tacos

My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out...


Chicken Tacos

This chicken taco recipe features a light, refreshing salsa made from avocados and corn. The chicken takes on the perfect...


Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos

I lived in the Caribbean when I was a child. Every time I make this yummy chicken, the fresh tropical...

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Tacos

These shredded chicken tacos are quick, easy and on the table in just 20 minutes. 


Baked Chicken Chalupas

Forget everything you've learned from Taco Bell. Our chicken chalupa recipe is a lighter version of the traditional Mexican dish,...


Chiles Rellenos Grilled Chicken Tacos

A local restaurant makes awesome charred tacos that are a lot like these. Their marinade recipe’s a secret, so I...


Fried Chicken Tacos

These fried chicken tacos combine two of our favorite things: crispy chicken fingers and handheld tacos.


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Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling chicken fajitas are super easy to make and full of flavor. The secret is in the skillet, which can...


Fantastic Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are my favorite dish when I'm at a Mexican restaurant, so I decided to try making them at home....


Black Bean Chicken Tacos

While growing up, I developed a love of cooking from scratch. Friends and family are delighted when I present my...


Weeknight Chicken Fajitas for Two

My family loves fajitas and asks for them at least once a week. This quick and easy version gets as...


Chicken Soft Tacos

My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...

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Chicken Veggie Fajitas

Our family loves the spicy flavor of these fajitas. I also appreciate the fact that they’re fast to fix. —Eleanor...


Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

Lots of my recipes (just like this one) start out as fun ways to use leftovers. My kids love tostadas,...


Slow-Cooker Caribbean Moo Shu Chicken

A tropical twist on a takeout favorite, this slow-cooker creation is simple, satisfying and destined to become a new family...


Soft Chicken Tacos

"I came up with this healthy chicken and bean filling for tacos since my husband needs to watch his cholesterol...


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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

This slow-cooker chicken tacos recipe is anything but boring or bland. Fresh lime juice, chili powder, salsa and corn give...


Spicy Seasoned Chicken

Seasoned with a zesty combination of garlic and chili powders and cumin, this specialty from our Test Kitchen cam be...