School Chicken Taco Lunch
Quick and easy chicken taco filling, perfect for a customizable school lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Salsa
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the chicken: Add ground chicken to skillet; cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Simmer the filling: Stir in diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm according to package directions.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon chicken filling into each tortilla.
- Add toppings: Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream/yogurt.
- Pack for lunch: Store filling in a thermos, tortillas separately, and toppings in individual containers.
Notes
For spicier tacos, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños. For Southwestern flavors, use cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Make it vegetarian with lentils or black beans instead of chicken. Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option. Dairy-free? Skip the cheese and sour cream or use alternatives.