Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Tacos and Margaritas

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(45)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 50 min

Recipe Tools:

Select a Card Size

Add To My Recipe Box

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

Do not show this message again

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, minced
5 yellow onions minced
4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 serrano chiles, sliced thin
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons dried oregano
4 to 5 cups chicken stock or water

For the tacos:

2 red onions, sliced thin
1 head iceberg lettuce, sliced thin
12 radishes, sliced thin
6 small tomatoes, diced
1 pint sour cream
2 bunches cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 packages corn or flour tortillas (enough for 6 to 8 medium size tacos)

Directions

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and pour in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft and nicely caramelized, about 10 to 12 minutes.

In the meantime, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and toss to coat. Heat another large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the chicken until it is lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Once the onion mixture is caramelized and softened, add the serranos, paprikas, cumin, and oregano. When the chicken is done, transfer it to the pan with the onions. Pour in the broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and delicious, approximately 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

To serve the tacos: Put the toppings and chicken filling in bowls and allow guests to build their own tacos.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Similar Recipe

Sopa de Lima (Yucatan Lime Soup)

Picture of Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling Recipe

Photo: Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling

Similar Recipes

Recipes Like This

All About…

Recipe Collections

Showing 1-7 of 7

View all 7 Mexican Collections

Comments & Reviews

recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
Dee Rochester, MI 10-30-2009
Flag

Great alternative to those sodium packed seasoning mixes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loved this dinner. It doesn't taste like traditional taco filling, but the chicken is still yummy, moist and... flavorful. I will definitely make this again.Read more
recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
Shannon Wichita, KS 08-25-2009
Flag

Not sure
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe was ok, but I don't think I will make it again. It did not have a taco taste and I think it was a little much on... the Paprika. I wish I would have at least cut the recipe in 1/2 so I wouldn't have had to waste food and money. Was not what I was looking for. Oh well. Read more
recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
Nicole Irvine, CA 07-31-2009
Flag

Big Hit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a few guests, added some jalapenos to spice it up. This dish paired well with raw tortillas I cooked up,... you can buy them at most stores now in the refrigerator section. They will taste and smell like homemade ones.Read more
recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
Tina Fort Wayne, IN 05-02-2009
Flag

A Rave Hit from the work crew
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We had taco day at work and this filling was the hit of the day. Everyone enjoyed it very much. I will be putting this in... my permanent recipe file to use often.Read more
recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
Ruth Selah, WA 04-03-2009
Flag

One Of THE Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was so intrigued by Michael making this that a couple of days later I made it and it was the BOMB of the week! Leftovers... were just as good if not better than the first night. The great thing is you don't need to be a rocket scientist to make this. I have made it several times now and each time it just gets better and better!! The whole family loves it and I can't wait to make it for a large group. Thank You Michael!!! It has turned me into a Chicken taco FREAK:>)Read more
recipe Michael's Tacos with Chicken Taco Filling
brandy Choudrant, LA 02-27-2009
Flag

YUMMY!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my 5 kids and husband the other night before I went out with a friend for the evening. They really were... impressed with them and couldn't believe I didn't use a package seasoning mix. I don't think I will ever go back to the same old tacos. There were leftovers the next day so we ate them up!! Read more