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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 5, 2012
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Everyone's favorite Mexican quick bite gets a spirited treatment here, with spices and jalapeño chiles jazzing up the sautéed taco filling.

Summer-Fresh Chicken Tacos

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 8 taco shells from 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count)
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat taco shells as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Cook onion in oil about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in garlic, jalapeño chili, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in tomatoes. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  • Step 
    4
    To serve, place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce in each taco shell; divide chicken mixture among shells. Top with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition

460 Calories
25g Total Fat
35g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
640mg
27%
Potassium
530mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
35g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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