12 Recipes For A Perfect Mexican Dinner

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often more affordable and cooks quickly.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are typically cheaper and gluten-free.

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.

Mix shredded chicken with onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Heat taco shells in the oven until crispy, about 5-7 minutes at 350°F.

Fill each taco shell with the chicken mixture.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese into each taco, allowing it to melt slightly.

Top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro.

Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt and squeeze lime juice over the top.

Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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