How to Make Southwest BBQ Chicken Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southwest BBQ Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. These tacos are packed with tender, juicy chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and a blend of Southwest-inspired spices that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout, looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or just craving some mouthwatering Mexican-inspired cuisine, these tacos are sure to hit the spot.

The star of this recipe is the tender, juicy chicken, which is mari...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Southwest seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 (6 inch) flour or corn tortillas
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup Borden® Finely Shredded Four Cheese Mexican Shreds
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 tacos

  • Combine barbecue sauce, seasoning and hot sauce in a small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Add chicken; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Add barbecue sauce mixture. Cook 3 to 5 minutes more or until chicken is coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
  • Top each taco evenly with tomatoes, Borden® Queso Fresco Fresh Crumbling Cheese and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    626 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1457mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 548mg