Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Cilantro Lime Pesto Chicken Tacos

I had pinned these from What's Cooking Chicago a while ago, and finally got around to making them.  Oh my goodness...I should have made them earlier.  They are FANTASTIC!!!  These will definitely be made again..SOON!!
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Cilantro Lime Pesto Chicken Tacos
Cooking spray
2-3 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, but in bite sized pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
tortillas
garnishes of your choice
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  In a skillet sprayed with cooking spray, saute chicken until cooked through.
 For pesto:

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, no stems
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sliced, toasted almonds
3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 cup shredded asiago, parmesan, or romano cheese (I used romano)
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
Mix all of the above ingredients in a blender on low speed for 2 minutes.

 Toss cooked, seasoned chicken with the pesto.
 Fill tortillas with chicken and top with desired garnishes.  I sauteed some yellow peppers and white onion and then added some avocado slices and sour cream.
These are SO GOOD!!!!  Get ready, they will go quick!!  Enjoy!  :)

2 comments:

  1. I made this lastnight and it turned out very good!!

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    1. Yea! Glad you liked them. I think I need to add these to the menu next week!! :)

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