Mexican Tortilla

MEXICAN · MAIN COURSE · SERVES 4

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these delicious tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken and fresh vegetables. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion, allowing you to customize the fillings to your liking. Traditionally served as a staple in Mexican cuisine, tortillas are often enjoyed with a variety of salsas, making each bite a burst of flavor. Whether it's a casual family dinner or a festive gathering, these Mexican tortillas are sure to impress!

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Ingredients

Original recipe serves 4

Corn tortillas
8, warmed
Chicken breast
2 cups, cooked and shredded
Onion
1, diced
Bell pepper
1, diced (any color)
Jalapeno
1, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
Tomato
1, diced
Salt
to taste
Sour cream
1/2 cup, for serving
Avocado
1, sliced
Cilantro
1/4 cup, chopped
Lime
1, juiced
Olive oil
2 tablespoons, for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomato, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas until they are pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. To assemble, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and fold in half.
  6. Serve the tortillas alongside sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the flavors.

Tips

  • 💡 For a spicy kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeno or add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • 💡 Feel free to customize the filling with other ingredients such as black beans, corn, or cheese for added flavor.
  • 💡 These tortillas can also be made vegetarian by replacing the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or grilled vegetables.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 400 Fat: 20g Carbs: 30g Protein: 25g Sodium: 350mg Sugar: 3g

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Teresa's Recipes

Mexican Tortilla

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these delicious tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken and fresh vegetables. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion, allowing you to customize the fillings to your liking. Traditionally served as a staple in Mexican cuisine, tortillas are often enjoyed with a variety of salsas, making each bite a burst of flavor. Whether it's a casual family dinner or a festive gathering, these Mexican tortillas are sure to impress!

Serves 4 Prep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Level easy Cuisine mexican Main Course

Ingredients

  • 8, warmed Corn tortillas
  • 2 cups, cooked and shredded Chicken breast
  • 1, diced Onion
  • 1, diced (any color) Bell pepper
  • 1, diced (seeds removed for less heat) Jalapeno
  • 1, diced Tomato
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 cup, for serving Sour cream
  • 1, sliced Avocado
  • 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
  • 1, juiced Lime
  • 2 tablespoons, for cooking Olive oil

Dietary Notes

  • Servings: 4
  • Dish Type: Main Course
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 30g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Sugar: 3g

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomato, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas until they are pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. To assemble, place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and fold in half.
  6. Serve the tortillas alongside sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the flavors.

Tips

  • For a spicy kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeno or add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with other ingredients such as black beans, corn, or cheese for added flavor.
  • These tortillas can also be made vegetarian by replacing the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or grilled vegetables.
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