Autumn-Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    558 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Autumn-Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples

You'll love the fall spices mingling in these tacos. The cheddar cheese gets all melty with the chicken, a wonderful contrast to the crisp apple bits!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • half of a small red onion diced
  • 4 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ¾ tsp. cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ c. water
  • 1 to 2 c. Crystal Farms® Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 to 2 apples cored and diced or very thinly sliced
  • orange or lemon juice
  • small tortillas

optional condiments:

  • shredded lettuce
  • thinly slice red onion
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • taco sauce
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top
  • additional Crystal Farms® Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion and stir to coat. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onion is nicely softened. Do not let the onion brown. Fold in chicken. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, and nutmeg, and fold to incorporate.
  2. Stir in water and let simmer, stirring occasionally. When water is no longer present, stir in your desired amount of cheese. One cup will give you a silky texture, nicely flavored with cheddar. Two cups will give a bit more of a chewy-cheesy texture, with a more prominent cheddar flavor. Once cheese has melted, taste test and add salt and pepper as desired.
  3. While chicken is simmering, toss diced apples with a teaspoon or two of orange juice, just enough to coat the apple pieces. This will keep the apples from browning, plus add a nice fresh tangy flavor.
  4. Serve with small tortillas, plus any additional condiments that you like.

Notes

  • from a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 558kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 187mg (62%) Sodium 1014mg (42%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 558 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 558kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 1014mg 42%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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