Autumn-Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Autumn-Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples
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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
- 1 T. olive oil
- red onion diced, half of a small
- 4 c. chicken shredded rotisserie
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ¾ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp. nutmeg
- ½ c. water
- 1 to 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Crystal Farms® brand
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1 to 2 apple cored and diced or very thinly sliced
- orange juice or lemon juice
- tortilla small
optional condiments:
- lettuce shredded
- red onion thinly sliced
- cilantro chopped, fresh
- taco sauce
- Pico de Gallo
- lime for squeezing over the top, fresh, wedges
- shredded cheddar cheese additional, Crystal Farms® brand
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
(82%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
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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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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