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Pull Apart Chicken Tacos

50 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (boneless, skinless)Meat700 g
  • chicken bouillon (cubes or teaspoons)Pantry2 pieces
  • garlic and herb seasoning (for the cooking water)Spices1 g
  • white pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • red onion (diced, some reserved raw for garnish)Produce1 piece
  • crushed tomatoes (canned)Pantry400 g
  • waterOther240 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices8 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • adobo seasoningSpices4 g
  • flour tortilla (small taco size)Bakery6 pieces
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • vegetable oil (for sautéeing and cooking the tacos)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

293kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
10 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Boil and shred the chicken

    • Place the chicken breast in a pot and cover with water.
    • Season the water with chicken bouillon, garlic and herb seasoning and white pepper.
    • Boil until the chicken is fully cooked, then shred it.
    Step 1
  2. Sauté the vegetables

    • Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper and red onion.
    • Sauté them in oil for 6 to 8 minutes.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sauce with the chicken

    • Add the crushed tomatoes, shredded chicken and water.
    • Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder and adobo.
    • Stir and simmer so the flavors come together.
    Step 3
  4. Fill the tortillas

    • Dip each flour tortilla in the sauce.
    • Fill with shredded mozzarella, the chicken mixture, extra red onion and cilantro.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the tacos

    • Cook the filled tacos in a hot pan on both sides for one minute each, until golden and the cheese melts.
    Step 5