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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

A small batch chicken taco recipe with shredded chicken, romaine, avocado, feta cheese, and a drizzle of creamy chimichurri sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • pan
  • small bowl
  • wooden spatula

Ingredients
  

Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellman's
  • 3 tablespoon Greek Yogurt plain, full-fat preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 small clove Garlic pressed or grated
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

Shredded Chicken Filling

  • 2 teaspoon Avocado Oil
  • 8 oz Chicken Breast
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 small Jalapeno thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro finely chopped

Tacos / Toppings

  • 6 small Flour Tortillas about 5" in diameter
  • 1 ½ cups Romaine Lettuce shredded or your favorite greens
  • ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ medium Avocado sliced or diced
  • cup Feta Cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce. Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced shallot, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine, then taste and season with more salt if needed. Set aside.
  • Season the Chicken. Combine garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl and stir to evenly combine. Season chicken breast all over with the seasoning, then set aside for about ten minutes at room temperature.
  • Cook the Chicken. Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken breast for about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Transfer chicken to a bowl and cover with foil. Let it rest for at least five minutes, then shred it in the bowl.
  • Cook the Jalapenos and Red Onions. In the same pan, add a couple of tablespoons of water and scrape the browned bits into the water. Add sliced jalapenos and chopped onions to the pan, then cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly crispy.
  • Mix in the Shredded Chicken. Transfer the shredded chicken and any liquids from the bowl back to the hot pan.
  • Add Cilantro. Mix the chicken into the jalapenos and onions, then mix in the finely chopped cilantro. Turn the heat off.
  • Build the Tacos. Layer shredded romaine, sliced avocado, and shredded chicken into warmed tortillas. Top with crumbled feta cheese, and drizzle with creamy chimichurri sauce. Serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1418IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
Keyword American cuisine, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chimichurri Sauce, Easy Tacos, Shredded Chicken Tacos, Taco Recipe
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