Clamato Chicken Tacos

For lunch or for dinner, this is a perennial family favorite. Clamato adds new zesty flair to this timeless classic.

Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Yield:
9 servings (2 per person)

Ingredients

Meat Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs. chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Clamato® Tomato Cocktail
  • 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, dried ground
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, course ground
  • 18 hard taco shells

Topping

  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 1 package (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1 cup Mexican cream (optional)
  • 1 cup Mexican sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat; heat olive oil, add chicken; cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add Clamato, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, cook 10 more minutes; keep warm.
  4. Place taco shells in oven and bake 5-7 minutes.
  5. To make tacos, place 2 tablespoons chicken, cheese, tomatoes, onions, olives, jalapeño, and lettuce in each taco.
  6. Top with sauce and cream. Serve immediately.