dinner · lunch · Cajun-inspired

Cajun-Spiced Chicken & Pumpkin Tacos

Spicy tacos with chicken breast, pumpkin, and a cajun-spiced finish.

34 min 4 servings Easy $13.28 recipe est. · $3.32/serving
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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. 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. 2

    Warm the corn tortillas and divide them among plates.

  3. 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.

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