Description
This fast and flavorful stovetop chicken taco recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Using just one pan and pantry staples, it delivers juicy, seasoned chicken ready to pile into warm tortillas in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
- ½ cup salsa (your preferred type)
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Add taco seasoning, chopped onion (if using), and salsa. Stir well to coat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and sauce has thickened.
- Finish with lime juice and serve hot in tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to make this even faster — just simmer with seasoning and salsa for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: quick chicken tacos, easy taco recipe, 30-minute dinner, stovetop chick