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A teal plate with three soft chicken tacos for family dinner with limes on a white countertop.

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Your weeknight dinner rotation just got a lot more satisfying! Whip up these quick and healthy Ground Chicken Soft Tacos (ready in 20 minutes!) for a family-friendly meal that's loaded with protein and fiber. Plus, these tacos have hidden veggies (grated carrots and zucchini) for an added nutritional boost!
Yield: 10 small tacos
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
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Ingredients 

Soft Ground Chicken Tacos

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out in towel (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup water

Toppings

Instructions 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in olive oil and let warm up. Add in ground chicken and let cook for 5-6 minutes or until just golden brown. Break the chicken up into small chunks.
    White skillet on a white countertop with ground chicken browned, and still cooking.
  • Add in the shredded carrots and zucchini and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    A medium white skillet with ground chicken, grated zucchini, and grated carrots cooking for soft tacos.
  • Add in all of the seasonings and the water.
    In a medium skillet, there is ground, chicken, grated carrots, grated zucchini, cooking with added, spices – chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Turn the heat to low. Stir everything together and then let simmer for 5 minutes or until the rest of dinner is ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
    A white skillet full of cooked ground chicken with spices for soft tacos.

Notes

Age: 9-12 months serve deconstructed with age-appropriate sides
Toppings:
  • Serve with a side of brown rice, quinoa, or even Spanish rice
  • Top with diced avocado or creamy guacamole
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Halved or quartered cherry tomatoes
  • Sauteed green or red bell peppers and onions
  • Shredded Mexican blend cheese or cotija cheese
  • Pinto, black, or refried beans
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice
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Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Ground chicken tacos also freeze well for up to 6 months

Equipment

GreenLife Ceramic Skillet Set
Measuring Cups
Bumkins Grip Plate
NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensils

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