Healthy Soft Chicken Tacos Recipes

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LIGHTER CHICKEN TACOS

The same tasty Mexican dish with half the fat of standard tacos. Pile on the chicken, salsa and guacamole, and build yourself a delicious dinner

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21



Lighter chicken tacos image

Steps:

  • Mix the oil with the cumin and paprika on a large plate. Sit the chicken on the plate and rub the spiced oil all over it. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then cover and set aside while you prepare the salsa.
  • Heat the grill to high for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with foil and lay the tomatoes (cut-side up) on it, along with the pepper and red onion. Brush the oil over the onion, and season the tomatoes and onion with pepper. Grill for 12-15 mins, turning the tomatoes and onion halfway through, until well charred. Remove (leaving the grill on) and set aside to cool - put the pepper in a bowl and cover with cling film so that it's easier to skin later.
  • For the guacamole, put the avocado in a bowl and briefly mash with a fork, leaving some chunky pieces for texture. Gently mix in the lime juice, spring onions, coriander and chilli flakes. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
  • Re-line the baking tray with foil and lay the chicken on it, plump-side up. Grill for about 10 mins until cooked - there is no need to turn it. Meanwhile, scoop out and discard as much of the seeds and juice from the tomatoes as you can (so the salsa isn't too wet), leaving the pulp and charred skin. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skin. Chop the tomatoes and onion, and dice the pepper. Combine in a bowl with the lime juice, cumin, chilli flakes, some pepper and a pinch of salt.
  • When the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 mins.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the chicken into chunky slices and spoon over the juices. When ready to serve, lay the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm through for 2-3 mins. Serve the chicken, taco shells, yogurt, lettuce, coriander and lime wedges in separate bowls, so that everyone can build their own tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26.2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.1 grams sugar, Fiber 9.5 grams fiber, Protein 34.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

2 tsp rapeseed oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
450g skinless chicken breasts, preferably organic
4 medium tomatoes, preferably on the vine, halved
1 red pepper, quartered
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
¼ tsp rapeseed oil
2 tsp lime juice
¼ tsp ground cumin
good pinch of chilli flakes
2 medium-sized ripe avocados, stoned, peeled and roughly chopped
4 tsp lime juice
2 spring onions, ends trimmed, finely chopped
3 tbsp chopped coriander
good pinch of chilli flakes
8 corn tacos shells
8 tsp 0% Greek yogurt
2 Little Gem lettuces, shredded
chopped coriander
lime wedges, for squeezing over

SOFT CHICKEN TACOS

"I came up with this healthy chicken and bean filling for tacos since my husband needs to watch his cholesterol level," relates Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. "Sliced radishes make a unique crunchy topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6



Soft Chicken Tacos image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the beans, salsa and taco seasoning; heat through. , Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Serve with the toppings of your choice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1077mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions and fat-free sour cream, optional

HEALTHY SOFT CHICKEN TACOS

An easy, super tasty weeknight dinner from Cooking LIght that even toddlers will adore! Can be grilled or seared in a frying pan. The original recipe calls for chicken thigh's. The cabbage is a MUST!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken.
  • Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; chop.
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cabbage and 1 teaspoon cheese. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
cooking spray
12 (6 inch) white corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, reduced fat, shredded (such as Tillamook)
low-fat sour cream (optional)

"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



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

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

CHICKEN SOFT TACOS

My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it's convenient to throw it together before I leave for work. At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner's ready in minutes. The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. -Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender and juices run clear, 5-6 hours., Remove the chicken. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream if desired; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups salsa
1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Sour cream, optional

15-MINUTE SOFT CHICKEN TACOS

Try a simple chicken taco recipe and skip the takeout. These 15-Minute Soft Chicken Tacos are a perfect weeknight solution when you're crunched for time.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



15-Minute Soft Chicken Tacos image

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until done.
  • Add water, salsa and seasoning mix; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1310 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 30 g

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups water
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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