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Ground Chicken Tacos
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Ground Chicken Tacos

Switch it up this taco Tuesday with these healthy Ground Chicken Tacos mixed with plenty of veggies.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 422kcal
Author Melissa Search

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no pink remains, about 7 minutes.
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  • Stir in taco seasoning and water. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
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  • Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
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  • Assemble tacos by placing chicken on tortillas, topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg