Chicken and Chorizo Tacos

Description: Make and share this Chicken and Chorizo Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 taco shells
• 3 ounces chorizo sausages, chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• salsa

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan.
3. Add the chicken, salt and cumin and fry over a medium heat until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes; stir frequently to prevent large lumps from forming.
4. Meanwhile, arrange the taco shells in one layer on a large baking sheet and heat in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
5. Add the chorizo and the scallions to the chicken mixture and stir to combine; cook until just warmed through, stirring occasionally.
6. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired, to taste.
7. To assemble the tacos, place 1 to 2 spoonfuls of the chicken mixture in the bottom of a warm taco shell.
8. Top with a generous sprinkle of chopped tomato, shredded iceberg and grated Cheddar cheese.
9. Serve with tomato salsa and enjoy!