Description
These Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce are a delicious twist on classic tacos. Tender, seasoned shredded chicken is paired with a creamy, herbaceous chimichurri sauce and topped with your favorite taco fixings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these tacos are bursting with flavor and come together in no time!
Ingredients
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For the Shredded Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water (to keep the chicken moist)
For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shredded Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add chicken broth or water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and well-seasoned. Set aside.
- Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:
- In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Add a layer of shredded chicken to each tortilla.
- Drizzle the creamy chimichurri sauce over the chicken.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese, if using.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt with sour cream or mayonnaise for the sauce.
- For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño to the chimichurri sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.