Chicken Taco Bar

Shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, cheddar, Monterey jack, diced tomatoes, tortillas, lime wedges, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños on wooden table.

Assemble a chicken taco bar by arranging shredded seasoned chicken, warm tortillas, Monterey jack, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges in build order. This organized setup allows guests to create customized chicken tacos with balanced textures and fresh toppings.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine Tex Mex

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 851kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

2 pounds cooked chicken breast shredded
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 corn tortillas 6 inch, warmed
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 large tomatoes diced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups guacamole
1 1/2 cups salsa
2 jalapeño sliced
4 scallions chopped
2 limes cut into 16 wedges

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Instructions

Place cooked shredded chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat with 2–3 tbsp water to prevent drying.
Sprinkle seasoning evenly over the chicken and stir to coat thoroughly.
Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is warmed through and the water has fully evaporated.
Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in a low oven until pliable.
Transfer the seasoned chicken and warm tortillas to serving dishes.
Place Monterey jack, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeño slices, scallions, and lime wedges in separate bowls.
Arrange ingredients starting with tortillas, followed by chicken and toppings for easy assembly.
Allow guests to assemble their own chicken tacos using desired toppings.

Notes

Hold chicken covered: Keep the seasoned, shredded chicken covered over low heat or on a warm setting to prevent moisture loss during serving.
Warm tortillas close to serving time: Heating tortillas just before assembling the bar keeps them flexible and reduces cracking when filled.
Choose shallow serving bowls: Wide, shallow dishes make it easier for guests to portion toppings without compacting lettuce or cheese.
Slice jalapeños thinly: Thin slices distribute heat more evenly and prevent overpowering bites.
Add lime just before serving: Cutting lime wedges shortly before serving keeps them fresh and prevents drying.

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