Easy family favorite (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Key Components
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2 teaspoons of olive oil
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1 pound of chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into small chunks
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2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic
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⅓ cup of sweet barbecue sauce
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Salt for taste
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10 hard taco shells, stand-up style
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2 cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Pizza Flavors
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1 pinch of Italian seasoning or pizza flavor mix
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2 tablespoons of black olives, sliced
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⅓ green bell pepper, thinly sliced without seeds
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¼ cup of mushrooms, cut into thin slices
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¼ red onion, thinly cut
→ Extras to Add
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Guacamole dip
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Fresh salsa
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Creamy sour cream
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9x13 dish lightly with cooking oil and put it aside for later.
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In a pan over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Toss in the chicken chunks to sear them until they turn golden and crispy outside.
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Stir in the garlic and cook until its scent pops, around 1 minute. Add BBQ sauce and sprinkle in salt (roughly ½ teaspoon). Let it cook until the sauce is shiny, thickened, and coats the chicken nicely. Turn off the heat.
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Line the taco shells in the greased dish you prepared. Layer about 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese at the base of each shell to help keep them from getting too soft.
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Add 2-3 tablespoons of barbecue chicken into every taco shell on top of the cheese. Keep stuffing until all the chicken is used up.
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Spread out the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and olives across the tacos, making sure it’s even. Add another layer of cheese on top and finish with a dash of Italian seasoning or your favorite pizza blend.
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Slide the dish into the hot oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until that cheese is gooey and nicely browned.
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Take it out and serve it right away while it’s warm. Add any extras you like, such as guac, salsa, or sour cream.
# Notes:
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Chicken breast can work instead of thighs, but you’ll need to watch the cooking time so it doesn’t dry out too much.
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Use toppings that you love—try throwing in pineapple, pepperoni, or hot peppers to change things up.
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Want more heat? Toss in jalapeños or a pinch of chili flakes while assembling.