Chicken Chalupas

Transform your dinner table into a vibrant fiesta with this irresistible Chicken Chalupas recipe! Featuring tender, spiced shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful broth of cumin, chili powder, and garlic, these crispy chalupas are a perfect blend of texture and taste. Each corn tortilla is fried to golden perfection, layering a delightful crunch beneath the optional refried beans, fresh shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with creamy sour cream, zesty guacamole, and a sprinkle of cilantro, these homemade chalupas are as customizable as they are satisfying. Serve them with lime wedges for an extra citrusy kick, and enjoy a quick, easy meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for taco night or any festive gathering, these Chicken Chalupas will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• 1 cup Refried beans (optional)
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
• 1 piece Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized pot and pour the chicken broth over them. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the pot and cook the chicken for 20 minutes or until fully cooked and tender.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully fry each corn tortilla one at a time until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Optional: Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla.

Step 6

Top the tortilla with shredded chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and your desired amount of sour cream and guacamole.

Step 7

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Step 8

Repeat for remaining tortillas and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy homemade Chicken Chalupas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2885.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4703.3

Total Fat 342.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 464.6mg	0%
Sodium 7131.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 192.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1509.6mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 3411.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 20.8%