Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Taco Recipes Healthy Chicken Taco Recipes Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos 5.0 (1) 1 Review 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 23, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Nut-Free High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast ½ cup mild salsa 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 8 corn tortillas, warmed and halved 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. 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 354 Calories 12g Fat 25g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 354 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 2g Protein 36g 71% Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 6g 28% Cholesterol 109mg 36% Vitamin A 2414IU 48% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 50mcg 12% Sodium 397mg 17% Calcium 246mg 19% Iron 2mg 8% Magnesium 81mg 19% Potassium 638mg 14% 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved