dinner · lunch · Cajun-inspired
Cajun-Spiced Chicken & Pumpkin Tacos
Spicy tacos with chicken breast, pumpkin, and a cajun-spiced finish.
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 8 corn tortilla, warmed
- 2 cups cabbage
Equipment
Large skillet
How to make it
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet; cook the chicken breast with the pumpkin, salt, and paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper. Cook the chicken breast until the center reaches 165°F.
- 2
Warm the corn tortillas and divide them among plates.
- 3
Fill each corn tortilla with the chicken breast and pumpkin mixture, then finish with cabbage.
Storage & leftovers
Refrigerate in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F throughout.
Dietary & allergen notes
Suitable for: dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, sesame-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free.
Contains wheat. Packaged ingredients can vary, so check labels and cross-contact information.