Tomatillo Chicken Verde Tacos
with Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Pickled Shallots & Cotija Cheese
- Milk
- Wheat
- Soy
These loaded tacos start with tender diced chicken simmered in a vibrant fresh tomatillo sauce seasoned with warm fajita spices. Serve this flavorful chicken filling in warm tortillas with crisp cilantro-lime slaw, quick-pickled shallots, and crumbled cotija cheese for bright, zesty contrast in every bite.
Ingredients
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Tomatillos
20 ounce
Chopped Chicken Breast
½ cup
Cotija Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
5 teaspoon
Red Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon
Fajita Spice Blend
4 ounce
Shredded Red Cabbage
1 unit
Lime
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Wheat, Soy)
¼ ounce
Cilantro
1 unit
Shallot
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water, gently scrubbing with your fingers (it’s OK if they feel sticky—that’s normal!). Pat dry with paper towels, then dice into ¼-inch pieces.
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with half the Fajita Spice Blend (you’ll use the rest in the next step), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add tomatillos in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup water and increase heat to high; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced and slightly thickened, 6-10 minutes more.
Add chicken, remaining Fajita Spice Blend, and a pinch of sugar to pan; cook, stirring, until thoroughly combined and chicken is warmed through, about 1 minute.
Turn off heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
While tomatillos cook, halve, peel, and thinly slice shallot. Roughly chop cilantro. Quarter lime.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine shallot, vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt (2 tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt for 4 servings). Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until shallot is softened, 30-60 seconds. Stir, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and salt. Set aside until ready to serve, tossing occasionally.
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds.
Divide tortillas between plates and fill with chicken mixture and slaw; top with sour cream, pickled shallot (draining first), and cotija. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: Many customers loved the tomatillo chicken, calling it one of their favorite HelloFresh meals 🎉. However, several noted the tomatillo flavor was hard to detect, with the fajita spice blend tending to overpower it.
- Ease of prep: Most found it easy to prepare, though a few noted it took more time than expected — starting the pickled shallots first can help streamline the process.
- Suggestions: Use more tomatillos or add extra lime juice to boost the verde flavor. Some found the fajita spice too strong — use half the blend if you prefer a milder heat. A few customers added black beans, avocado, or hot peppers on the side for extra flavor and substance.
- Portions: A few customers felt there was more tortilla than filling; consider loading each taco with extra toppings to balance it out.
