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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

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellman's
  • 3 tablespoon Greek Yogurt plain, full-fat
  • 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

For the 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

For the 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
 

Instructions

  • Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce. Combine 3 tbsp. Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp. mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon minced shallot, 1 heaping tbsp. finely chopped parsley, 1 heaping tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp. good olive oil, 2 tsp. red wine vinegar, 1 small garlic clove, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal 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 ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper in a bowl and stir to evenly combine. Season one 8 oz. chicken breast all over with the seasoning, then set the chicken breast aside for about ten minutes at room temperature.
  • Cook the Chicken. Heat 2 tsp. 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 the chicken breast 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. Once the chicken is transferred to a bowl to rest, cook the jalapenos and red onions in the same pan the chicken was cooked in. Add a couple of tablespoons of water to the pan, then use a wooden spatula to scrape the browned bits into the water. Add the sliced jalapenos and chopped onions to the pan, then cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and just slightly crispy.
  • Mix in the Shredded Chicken. Shred the chicken while the jalapenos and onions are cooking, then transfer the 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 from underneath the pan.
  • Build the Tacos. Layer the shredded romaine, sliced avocado, and shredded chicken into warmed flour 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 Chicken, Chicken Taco Recipe, Creamy Chimichurri Sauce, Easy Tacos, Shredded Chicken Tacos, Tacos
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