Zippy Chicken Tacos

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 4
Zippy Chicken Tacos - a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights
in Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb cooked chicken
1 small onion , sliced
1 yellow bell pepper , sliced
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dry chili lime seasoning ( I recommend Mrs . Dash )
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt ( to taste )
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
8 whole wheat tortillas
4 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
339
Sugar
7g
Fat
6g
Zippy Chicken Tacos are a fun and flavorful twist on the classic taco recipe. The use of dry chili lime seasoning gives the chicken mixture a zesty kick that is perfect for those who like their food with a little heat. The addition of fresh vegetables adds texture and crunch to each bite. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need to get dinner on the table fast. Simply sauté the onion and bell pepper, add the chicken, and season with the dry chili lime seasoning for a quick and easy meal that will please the whole family.

Instructions

1.In a pan, sauté the onion and bell pepper until tender.
2.Add the cooked chicken and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
3.Add the dry chili lime seasoning, seasoning salt, and red wine vinegar. Mix well and heat through.
4.Serve the chicken mixture on whole wheat tortillas.
5.Top with plain low-fat yogurt and fresh cilantro.

PROS

Zippy Chicken Tacos are a quick and easy dinner option that can be made with only a few ingredients.

This recipe uses whole wheat tortillas and low-fat yogurt to increase nutritional value.

Great for leftovers, this dish can be stored for quick lunch options as well.

CONS

Some may find the dry chili lime seasoning too spicy or overwhelming in flavor.

This recipe does not include a side dish, so it may not be filling enough for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of whole wheat tortillas increases fiber intake and helps with digestion.
The addition of fresh vegetables such as bell pepper and onion provide vitamins and minerals to the dish.
By using cooked chicken instead of ground beef, this recipe is lighter in calories and fat.

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