Recipe courtesy of Yvan Lemoine

Chicken Tacos

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cook: 10 min
Share This Recipe

Ingredients

Filling: 

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika

Hidden Valley(R) Original Ranch(R) Dips Mix

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large Spanish onion, sliced thin

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked shredded chicken breast

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Taco Toppings:

1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

1 cup chopped ripe tomatoes

1/2 cup shredded queso blanco

1/2 cup shredded fresh cilantro

1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple

1/2 cup Hidden Valley(R) Original Ranch(R) Dressing

2 limes, cut into wedges

2 jalapenos, sliced thin, optional

2 radishes, sliced thin

1/2 avocado, sliced thin (instead of guacamole)

8 fresh corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. For the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until a little smoky. Add the cumin, paprika, Hidden Valley(R) Original Ranch(R) Dips Mix, garlic and onions and cook, stirring, until the onions become translucent. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded chicken, and allow to heat through. Add the cilantro, remove from the heat and stir well. Cover and set aside while the chicken soaks up all the yummy juices. 
  2. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, queso blanco, cilantro, pineapple, Hidden Valley(R) Original Ranch(R) Dressing, limes, jalapenos, if using, radishes and avocado on a platter or in separate bowls. Place the tortillas on a plate. Place the filling in a bowl and let everyone build their tacos just the way they like them.

Fudge Factor

Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013

By: Lauren Miyashiro

Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.

Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession

Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …

Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …

The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013

It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.

Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013

By: Cameron Curtis

Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.

Chocolate Desserts

Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.

Essentials: Chocolate Basics Sep 1, 2016

Satisfy that chocolate craving in your very own kitchen. All you need is baking chocolate and a little know-how. It also helps to …

How to Chop and Melt Chocolate

Lots of recipes call for melted chocolate. Follow these step-by-step instructions to do it properly.