Quick and Easy Chicken Soft Tacos
Ideal for taco Tuesday, these chicken soft tacos are delicious and easy to make. Made with Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice, they’re also packed with hearty whole grains.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice
- 1/4 cup (2 oz) shredded, cooked chicken
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 3/4 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
- 2 tbsp shredded Cheddar cheese
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Instructions
Try these tacos for a quick and easy, Mexican-inspired meal at home. These tacos make for a delicious, warming bite after a long day.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine chicken, salsa, and seasoning in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, until heated through.
Step 3
Stir rice into chicken mixture and mix well.
Step 4
Fill tortillas with rice mixture. Top with cheese.
Recipe Tips
Leftover chicken? Add it in to this quick and delicious Red Beans and Rice recipe for a protein punch.
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Lunch Upgrade!
Easily upgrade any lunch or weeknight dinner with some warm and delicious chicken soft tacos. Convenient and quick to throw together, these tacos are a fun and satisfying dish. Start with a cup of whole grain Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice, then add spicy salsa, and seasoned chicken. Top with cheese and roll everything up in a soft taco shell. These just might be the perfect meal for your next taco Tuesday! Perfect for one, these are also great to serve as a family dinner. Simply double or triple the ingredient amounts as needed.
Life is always busy with tasks, to-do lists and work. Stay on top of the game with hassle-free meals made with quick-cooking Minute® Rice. Keep a few of our simple recipes on hand and you’ll always be ready for delicious but easy, last-minute meals. If you like these soft tacos, try our Chicken and Rice Burrito. It’s a dish that requires minimal effort and comes together in just 5 minutes!
Meals For One
If you’re cooking for one, it can be hard to come up with tasty meals that are easily portioned for one person. That’s where our foolproof meal ideas for one come in handy! Try our recipe for Mac and Cheese in a Cup or maybe a Chimichurri Tuna Salad — you won’t be disappointed! If you are looking for a vegetarian option try our Rice-Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan.
