BreakfastMexicanHigh ProteinQuickFamily Friendly
Chicken and Monterey Jack Breakfast Tacos
Warm corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, scrambled egg, cheese, and cilantro.
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 36g
- Carbs
- 36g
- Fat
- 21g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 18 min total
- cooked chicken breastshredded10 oz
- egg4
- corn tortilla12
- shredded monterey jack cheese3 oz
- onionfinely diced1/4 lb
- cilantrochopped1/3
- light olive oil4 tsp
- cumin1/2 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Finely dice the onion and chop the cilantro.
- 2Warm the light olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- 3Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Transfer it to a plate and wash the skillet, knife, cutting board, and your hands with soap and water before handling the egg.
- 4Beat the egg with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook it in the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring gently, until set and the center reaches 160F (71C).
- 5Warm the corn tortillas for 30-45 seconds per side. Fill them with the egg, chicken, cheese, and cilantro, allowing the cheese to soften from the heat.
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