Hey Reader,
As a massive proponent of meal prep, I’m all about meals that feel like a celebration but come together with the kind of ease that fits a Tuesday night.
Let's talk about the perfect weeknight taco!
Juicy, seasoned chicken. Sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions. A tangy pickled cabbage that adds the freshest crunch. All wrapped in a warm tortilla and ready in 30 minutes.
That’s what my new Chicken Fajita Tacos deliver—no marinating, no complicated steps, just pure dinner satisfaction.
Now, here’s where you get to choose your own adventure:
- Option 1: Cook the chicken fresh on the stovetop. It takes about 8 minutes and gives you that golden, just-cooked flavor.
- Option 2: Use pre-cooked chicken (I rely on sous vide chicken breast from my meal prep) and shave even more time off. The filling comes together in about 10 minutes total.
Both ways yield the same vibrant, feel-good tacos. You can pick whichever fits your night—and whichever chicken you have on hand.
Oh, and that quick-pickled red cabbage? Do not skip! It takes two minutes and makes every single bite better. It’s not just for crunch. Red cabbage is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and gut-friendly fiber—so every bite of these tacos is doing something good for you, too.
These tacos have officially earned a permanent spot in my rotation. I suspect they will in yours, too.
Happy cooking,
Cheers,
PS. If you’ve been curious about sous vide as a meal prep tool, download my five sous vide chicken breast recipes and five unique chicken meals you can make in 15 minutes each here.
