Spicy Chicken Tacos

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This healthy chicken taco recipe gets nice heat from jalapeño and hot salsa. If you prefer a milder take, omit the jalapeño and use a mild salsa.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 2 tacos each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ cup prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced scallions, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, season chicken with salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring, until the peppers are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Stir in salsa and the reserved chicken. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Spoon into the warmed tortillas. Garnish with scallions, tomatoes and sour cream, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1997

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304	Calories
7g	Fat
30g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 30g	60%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Vitamin A 655IU	13%
Vitamin C 42mg	47%
Folate 26mcg	6%
Sodium 396mg	17%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 76mg	18%
Potassium 618mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spicy Chicken Tacos

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