Name: Spicy Chicken Tacos
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips; 0.25 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; 0.5 cup prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Sliced scallions, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

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 June 23, 2022

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 2 tacos each

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium 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.

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.