Dinner for 6
Crispy Chicken Tacos with tortillas
Chicken simmers in salsa verde and spices, then fills corn tortillas with cheese and fresh toppings before baking crisp.
$11.30for 4 servings
$2.83 per serving$11.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.89Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 12 6-inch yellow corn tortillas
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1 small avocado
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- hot sauce (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Place the chicken, salsa verde, taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a covered skillet.
- Simmer over medium heat for 18 to 22 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken and stir it with the cooking juices, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno.
- Fill the tortillas with chicken and both cheeses, fold them, and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tacos with oil and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until crisp and browned.
- Top the tacos with avocado and shredded lettuce before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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