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Green Chile Chicken Egg Tacos

Soft scrambled eggs with tender chicken, mild green chilies, cheddar, and salsa in warm corn tortillas.

Green Chile Chicken Egg TacosGenerative AI
Calories
430
Protein
31g
Carbs
34g
Fat
19g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 16 min total

4
  • egg8
  • cooked chicken breastshredded8 oz
  • mild green chilies4 oz
  • corn tortillas8
  • shredded cheddar3 oz
  • salsa8 tbsp
  • canola oil4 tsp
  • kosher salt1/2 tsp
  • black pepper1/4 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 20-30 seconds per side, until pliable, then set aside.
  2. 2Pat the chicken dry if needed. Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with the kosher salt and black pepper, and whisk. Heat the canola oil in the skillet over medium-low heat, add the eggs, and gently stir until softly set and the thickest portion reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. 3Fold in the chicken and mild green chilies and heat until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Wash the bowl, skillet, and utensils that touched raw egg with soap and water before using them for anything else.
  4. 4Fill the tortillas with the egg mixture, top with cheddar and salsa, and serve.

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