Chicken Soft Tacos, Version 1
I love Mexican food.
Which is a good thing, since I live in a city 100 miles from Mexico and has a tacqueria on every corner. Tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and burritos are staples in the Pond.
As they should be everywhere. But that’s another story for another time.
The best part about tacos is there’s a million different variations. Corn or flour tortillas. Chicken or beef. Fajita chicken or shredded chicken. Ground beef or shredded, slow cooked roast or flank steak or skirt steak. Beans or no beans. Queso blanco or cheddar. Veggies or no veggies. Peppers or cabbage. Fish or pork. And that’s not even getting started on breakfast tacos. That’s a whole other post.
Another story for another day.
It’s probably no surprise to you I eat tacos two to three times a week, at least. And I never get tired of them. On the contrary, I simply crave them more and more.
I’m going to be in real trouble if I ever have to move outside of Texas. So I simply refuse to.
This is one of my chicken soft taco variations. You use grilled or shredded chicken, ranch style beans and a mix of Monterrey and cheddar cheese. Just make sure you heat up the corn tortillas in the microwave for thirty seconds, then add the chicken, beans and cheese (and red and green peppers, if you have any on hand. I didn’t.) Then you melt the cheese in the microwave, serve with sour cream and salsa, and inhale.
It’s good. It’s fast. It’s easy.
And it’s tacos. What more could you love?
Perhaps a chicken soft taco with wheat tortillas, black beans and queso blanco. Or a shredded chicken taco with peppers and queso blanco. Or a chicken fajita with refried beans. Or a beef taco…
But that’s another story for another post.
To be continued….
Stay tuned, Invisible Friends! Tomorrow we have a new Dallas Jean and Saturday, more whimsy! Stay tuned!
April 8th, 2010 at 2:15 am
mmm… had tortillas after gym today – delicious!
dropping in from SITS
April 8th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Mexican food is my fave. I could eat tacos everyday!
April 8th, 2010 at 3:07 am
Don’t worry…there are excellent tacos everywhere. We have three fabulous places in our town alone! And I know all about them because two of my best friends love Mexican food and are very particular. I don’t care for it myself, but accompany them often on their quest for the best in Mexican food.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:22 am
That looks delicious! And thanks for all the info on Texas Mexican food – I didn’t know there’d be so much!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:40 am
That looks amazing! I love tacos
April 8th, 2010 at 4:43 am
I really need some tacos!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:51 am
That looks great. I luv corn tortillas. But, am on the whole wheat thing right now so can’t have corn. Boo hoo. But, I could sub those low carb tortillas, although it won’t be quite as good…..
April 8th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Yum, it’s breakfast time now and I’d take one of those
April 8th, 2010 at 5:33 am
I simply adore tacos! These look so tasty. I could so go for some of these with a bit of sour cream on the side.
*kisses* HH
April 8th, 2010 at 6:28 am
Yum. I think the Knight shall take me out for Mexican tonight…
April 8th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Wonderful idea, good for quick and easy lunch, or dinner.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Love Mexican food…and love tacos.. I love doing a BYOT bar – build your own taco. I have several taco fillings, several types of shells, tortillas, and sides.
April 8th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Wow, you are making me HUNGRY. I love chicken soft tacos. So no lettuce on them in TX?
April 8th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Mexican food is so quick & tasty, it’s tough not to love it! I made some veggie nachos this weekend for pre-Easter nibbles and they were fantastic: round tortilla chips topped with refried beans, diced bell peppers and red onions and topped with shredded colby-jack. Ovened until just melted. So good, I want to make more right now!
April 8th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I’ve never tried tacos, what a pity!
April 8th, 2010 at 10:17 am
hi right back at you!! I love some tacos too – and enchiladas, burritos, taco salads, casseroles with taco stuff… you get it!
GREAT BLOG! Thanks for popping over.
April 8th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I still don’t know an exact date for SA. I’m think mid June though. Let you know when I know! I’m getting super excited!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:15 am
those look absolutely delish!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:30 am
That looks soooo good!!! YUM!! I was thinking about doing Chinese for dinner, but I might have to re-think that!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:44 am
I lay out the “traditional” taco fixins on a Friday or Saturday, and everyone serves themselves. We always have tortillas for “make your own some sort of taco” for lunch and snacks. And there’s nothing like a good selection of cheese to make food perfect.
April 8th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I love all the options you’ve presented. I’m a wheat tortilla gal, but have been known to have one made with corn. I hope you are having a wonderful day…Mary
April 8th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
oh how delicious!
April 8th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Totally delicious!
April 8th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
This sounds incredible with the ranch…I’ve got to try it!
April 8th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Those look delish!!!!
Stoppin’ by from SITS!
April 8th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
HI DUCKIE!! YUMMY! THESE LOOK AWESOME!!
April 8th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
This does look quite tasty. No wonder Bitty craves them!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Fantastic idea! These look delicious — and so quick too!
April 8th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
It’s been too long since a taco graced my lips! I have a serious hankering now! I hope you saved one for me!
April 8th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
oh wow. With all that cheese on the tacos, they almost look like PIZZAS!!! YUM!
April 8th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I love a good taco!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
I think I’d like to come and live at The Pond! Actually you mentioned Texans deep frying everything. Do you ever deep fry tacos?
April 9th, 2010 at 12:15 am
They look delicious, Belated Happy Easter. Jane x
April 9th, 2010 at 4:44 am
DROOOOOOLING!!!
Yummy, yummy, yummy!!
April 9th, 2010 at 5:37 am
i looooove mexican food too this looks fantastic, it makes me remember some fun days spent in mexico lol
April 9th, 2010 at 6:27 am
Wow – these look so yummy…. my stomach is growling now!
April 9th, 2010 at 7:39 am
LOL! See how many comments a post about food with mouth watering pics gets? I love Mexican food too. Recently went to Santa Fe where they made guacamole at the table. Fresh as fresh could be. Heaven! I make a version of this w/out the chicken – replaced with beans.
Have a great weekend!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Yum, and not lunch yet, now I too crave those.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Tacos are my favorite! I’m glad I don’t live in Texas, because I would gain about 20lbs.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
April 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I agree that you can put just about anything in a tortilla and call it a taco. I think taco really mean snack food.
Mimi
April 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I love Mexican food. Its a staple in our house. We used to go out for it often, but I kind of like the at home version better. Less grease, more good stuff
You must eat some pasta salad ASAP. Deliciousness. A lot of people make it with italian salad dressing- that is awesome too!
April 9th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
There you go – making me crave tacos again.
April 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I now too have a craving for tacos. Looks good!
Thanks for popping by my blog yesterday!! Love what you’ve got going on here!
April 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
ranch style beans…yummy a texas fav…me too I’m never ever leaving Texas!!
sweetlife
April 9th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Those looks delicious (and I even have a sore stomach right now)!!!!!
April 10th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
i agree that these should be a staple in every household. they’re certainly at staple-status in my home! lookin’ good, miranda. lookin’ real good.
April 10th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
You’re right – tacos are the ultimate delish quick and easy finger food.
April 11th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I shouldn’t read a weeks worth of your posts in one sitting. I’m just too hungry (And I just ate lunch!).
April 11th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Mmm, these look delicious!
April 13th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I totally get on taco kicks!!! yummo
April 14th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Mexican is one of my fav foods. And those tacos make me want Mexican for breakfast right now.