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Shredded Chicken and Zucchini Tacos

Easy shredded chicken tacos get a healthy veggie upgrade when diced zucchini is added in for a fast dinner or lunch any day of the week.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 13863 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken*
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4-inch corn or flour tortillas or hard taco shells** (Use 6-inch taco shells if you can't find street taco size)
Optional Toppings
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Sliced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • cotija cheese
  • Sliced limes

Instructions

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  1. Heat the canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped zucchini and cook until the zucchini softens and begins to brown, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and season with the chile powder, cumin, and kosher salt and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
  3. Spray the tortillas with cooking spray and toast in a toaster oven or in a hot skillet until crisp.
  4. Top with the chicken and zucchini and garnish with the pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese with a squeeze of lime. 

Notes

  • *Make your own shredded chicken in the Instant Pot, the slow cooker, or use grilled or store-bought rotisserie chicken. 
  • **If you don't have tortillas on hand, serve the shredded chicken and zucchini mixture over rice and transform these tacos into burrito bowls. Or serve in lettuce cups for extra crunch. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 138.63kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2.28g (1%) Protein 18.37g (37%) Fat 5.96g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.41g (7%) Cholesterol 52.5mg (18%) Sodium 356.76mg (15%) Potassium 331.87mg (9%) Fiber 0.79g (3%) Sugar 1.59g (3%) Vitamin A 300.95IU (6%) Vitamin C 11.1mg (12%) Calcium 18.32mg (2%) Iron 1.33mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13863

% Daily Value*

Calories 138.63kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 2.28g 1%
Protein 18.37g 37%
Fat 5.96g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7%
Cholesterol 52.5mg 18%
Sodium 356.76mg 15%
Potassium 331.87mg 7%
Fiber 0.79g 3%
Sugar 1.59g 3%
Vitamin A 300.95IU 6%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12%
Calcium 18.32mg 2%
Iron 1.33mg 7%

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