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Ground Chicken Tacos

These well-seasoned Ground Chicken Tacos are a lean yet flavorful twist on a classic!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 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

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

Nutrition Information

Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Potassium 754mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 319IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Potassium 754mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 319IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

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