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flavorful bbq chicken tacos

BBQ Chicken Tacos

These flavorful BBQ chicken tacos combine tender chicken with smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese. Ready in under 20 minutes, they're perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 flour tortillas 6-8 inch diameter
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 3/4 cup hickory barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 3 cups roasted chicken diced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, gently toss together the chopped fresh spinach, thinly sliced onion, shredded monterey jack cheese, and Italian dressing.
  2. Combine the diced roasted chicken with the hickory barbecue sauce and warm the mixture.
  3. Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet until soft and pliable.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas.
  5. Top each with a generous portion of the spinach mixture.
  6. Fold the tortillas in half to form tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for this recipe when you're short on time. For a spicier version, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to your tacos. You can also substitute the monterey jack with cheddar or pepper jack cheese.
These tacos pair wonderfully with Mexican rice, a black bean and corn salad, or a simple jicama slaw. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days - just reheat the filling separately and use fresh tortillas when serving.