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Loaded Taco Fries
aysha.ijaz
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Loaded Taco Fries
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aysha.ijaz
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Loaded Taco Fries

These loaded taco fries are a delicious and easy meal, perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack. Crispy fries are topped with savory seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and fresh taco-inspired toppings like salsa, sour cream, jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro. A fantastic fusion dish combining the best of American comfort food with Mexican flavors.
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Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mexican-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
680
Calories
38g
Protein
55g
Carbs
39g
Fat
Seasoned Chicken Cooking
Seasoned Chicken Cooking

Ingredients

  • Frozen French Fries
    (approx. 24 oz or 680g)

    1 large bag
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
    (approx. 450g, diced)

    1 lb
  • Olive Oil

    1 tbsp
  • Taco Seasoning
    (or 1 packet)

    2 tbsp
  • Water

    1 cup
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
    (or Mexican blend)

    1.5 cups
  • Salsa
    (for topping)

    1 cup
  • Sour Cream
    (or Greek yogurt, for topping)

    1 cup
  • Pickled Jalapeños
    (sliced, for topping)

    1 cup
  • Red Onion
    (finely diced, for topping)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (chopped, for topping)

    2 tbsp
Servings: 4
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Cheese Melting on Fries
Cheese Melting on Fries

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven or air fryer and cook the frozen French fries according to the package directions until golden and crispy. Set aside.
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    Preheat your oven or air fryer and cook the frozen French fries according to the package directions until golden and crispy. Set aside.
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    For extra crispiness, ensure fries are spread in a single layer.
  • 2

    While the fries are cooking, dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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    While the fries are cooking, dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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  • 3

    Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and the liquid has reduced, about 3-5 minutes.
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    Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and the liquid has reduced, about 3-5 minutes.
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    Break up any larger chicken pieces as it cooks for even seasoning distribution.
  • 4

    Arrange the cooked crispy fries on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet. Evenly spread the seasoned chicken over the fries.
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    Arrange the cooked crispy fries on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet. Evenly spread the seasoned chicken over the fries.
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  • 5

    Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and fries. Place the platter back into the oven (or microwave for a quicker melt) for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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    Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and fries. Place the platter back into the oven (or microwave for a quicker melt) for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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  • 6

    Carefully remove the loaded fries from the oven. Garnish with dollops of salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
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    Carefully remove the loaded fries from the oven. Garnish with dollops of salsa, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro.
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    Adjust toppings to your preference; add avocado or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
  • 7

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious loaded taco fries!
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    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious loaded taco fries!
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