Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos

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This kid-friendly recipe keeps every element of tacos separate so your child can decide to eat them separately or have fun building their own mini tacos with their favorite toppings. Plus, it's perfect for packing into a bento box for a healthy lunch for school.

Carolyn Casner
Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Recipe Summary

active:
15 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place chicken in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.

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  • Remove the chicken to a clean cutting board. (Discard poaching liquid or save for another use.) Let cool slightly, then shred the chicken into bite-size pieces with two forks. Transfer to a bowl and stir in salsa.

  • Serve the chicken, lettuce, cheese and tortillas separately for build-your-own tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
4 taco halves
Per Serving:
354 calories; protein 35.6g; carbohydrates 24.8g; dietary fiber 4.1g; sugars 2.3g; fat 12.4g; saturated fat 5.6g; cholesterol 109.4mg; vitamin a iu 2413.9IU; vitamin c 1.5mg; folate 49.5mcg; calcium 246.4mg; iron 1.5mg; magnesium 81.4mg; potassium 637.9mg; sodium 396.7mg.
Exchanges:

3 1/2 lean protein, 1 high-fat protein, 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable
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