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shredded chicken tacos with creamy chimichurri sauce

15-Minute Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce – Gourmet Fast!


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Delicious shredded chicken tacos topped with a creamy chimichurri sauce for a fresh and flavorful meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  3. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken.
  4. Drizzle the creamy chimichurri sauce over the chicken.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Blending, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: shredded chicken tacos, creamy chimichurri sauce, easy taco recipe