Easy Chicken Tacos Low Fat If You Choose Soft Shell Over Hard Recipes

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"SKINNY" CHICKEN TACOS



Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.

Provided by Danielle B.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 limes, juiced, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, divided
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
4 multi-grain tortillas, or more to taste
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 293.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY CHICKEN TACOS (LOW FAT IF YOU CHOOSE SOFT SHELL OVER HARD)



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I try to avoid cooking with pre-made spices and sauces (some are better than others), so this recipe is based off my re-interpretation of all the good things a taco should be: spicy, tasty, moist, and most of all packed with delicious veggies; using chicken and what I can find in my pantry at a moments notice. You could even simply top a bowl of lettuce and tomatoes with the taco meat and eat it as a taco salad - that would be very low fat!

Provided by SuzanneThePainter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 tacos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb ground chicken
1/4 large white onion, diced
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, strips chopped (from a jar)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium green pepper, diced small
1/2 teaspoon vegetables or 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (or less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (leave out if you don't like spicy food)
1/4 cup cold water (or chicken broth if you have it)
1 (8 ounce) package fresh organic guacamole
1/4 head lettuce, shredded
1/2 fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 -3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare your tacos/tortillas as directed on the packaging.
  • Place your onions, green peppers, and oil into a non-stick pan/skillet on medium/medium-high heat and cook until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and chopped roasted red peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant (don't let it burn).
  • Move the veggies to the edge of the pan and place your ground chicken in the center. You'll want to keep breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
  • In the meantime prepare your Taco sauce by combining in a small bowl your spices and corn starch. Then, add water and Tabasco sauce, stir well to combine.
  • Just as the chicken finishes cooking (roughly 5-12 minutes) stir to combine all the veggies and the chicken together, breaking apart any large pieces of chicken. Add your sauce mixture and stir together. The sauce will thicken, coating the chicken mixture, add additional water/broth if needed one tablespoon at a time. Allow the sauce to cook through. Cover and set aside.
  • Now you're ready to assemble your tacos. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into your shells, top with cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN)



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This recipe was found in Raley's Extra Magazine, a grocery store chain in Northern California. We usually use a Lemon Rotisserie Chicken, but I've made it with other kinds and it's always turned out really good.

Provided by jusme

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
2 (7 ounce) cans herdez salsa verde (or other brand)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard.
  • Tear chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place in a medium skillet with salsa verde and seasoning.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until warmed.
  • Spoon chicken into heated tortillas and top with beans and cheese.
  • Serve with additional toppings if desired. (sour cream, cilantro, tomato, guacamole).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 41.8

EASY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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This is another kid favorite. Easy enough so they can help with the preparation. Gets a big thumbs up from my bunch.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons water, divided
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3/4 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees; place tortillas on baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in large skillet; add chicken; cook until no longer pink; add 2 T seasoning mix and 1T water; mix well Combine refried beans, remaining seasoning mix and remaining water in small bowl.
  • Spread bean mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  • Layer each with a drizzle of taco sauce.
  • Top evenly with chicken mixture, cheese and desired toppings (chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, etc.).
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts; fold each in half.

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