Ingredients

  • 3 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 1/2 Red Onion, Chopped
  • 15 sprigs Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Lime, Juiced
  • 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cups Italian Dressing
  • 1 package (1.25 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil (for Frying Tortillas)
  • 6 whole Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream

Method

  • Prepare the pico de gallo: Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and garlic in a large bowl.
  • Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture.
  • Stir well.
  • Note: The longer your allow the pico to marinate, the richer the flavors will be.
  • Prepare the chicken: In a slow cooker, cook the chicken breasts in Italian dressing on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove from the crock and shred with 2 forks.
  • Add taco seasoning to the broth in the crock and stir.
  • Return shredded chicken to the crock and turn off.
  • Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook one tortilla at a time, about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Top fried tortillas with seasoned chicken, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream (plus any other toppings you desire).
  • Makes 6 servings.