Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe
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Rating

95% would make again

Lime adds zest to this easy filling for tortillas, and leftovers would be a refreshing topping to any taco salad as well. “This fun recipe is great and simple for a casual dinner with friends or family,“ shares Tracy Gunter of Boise Idaho.

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5-1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, optional

Directions

  • Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Stir in corn and salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese and lettuce if desired. Yield: 12 tacos.

Nutrition Facts: 1 taco (prepared with fat-free tortillas; calculated without sour cream and cheese) equals 148 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 1 starch.

Lime Chicken Tacos published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2006, p12

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Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Lime Chicken Tacos

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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2009 by ojc0806

Wonderful and so easy!

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by jillvw76

Turned out fabulously! I loved how easy the chicken was to shred up. I was a bit concerned when I started to make it thinking the lime and chili seasoning wasn't enough and the recipe would burn but it didn't and made it's own juices with it. The only suggestion I have is to heat it longer than 30mins. The finished product made a lot. Was a bit drippy but was still very good. Had plenty leftover meat mixture and used it for lunch the following date and crushed up some organic blue tortilla chips and mixed in with it. Super yummy that way too! Overall happy with this and would make it again since my picky family really enjoyed it

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2009 by badkitty

This recipe is great! So easy, yummy, low-fat and economical! I used taco seasoning instead of chili powder and added 1 cup of black beans along with the corn. I added more lime juice when I added the salsa and I put some fresh cilantro in there too. This recipe is a lifesaver when you're short on time and want an easy dinner. It pleases everyone too-a keeper for sure!

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by kdbrown

We have made this several times and my family loves it. We've made tacos, burritos, and chicken taco salads with it. But the best yet, according to my son, was using the lime chicken mixture to make chicken enchiladas. Just roll the chicken in tortillas, cover with enchilada sauce, bake for 15 min. cover with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for another 10 -15 min. It was awesome!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by soon2b3

My family usually loves Mexican food, but neither my husband nor I cared for it at all. I was very disappointed.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by AewsomeSauce

Love this recipe!!! I cook this when I am entertaining and make a taco bar for friends to enjoy! Everyone always wants to know when I'm having another taco night! Pair with freshly made sides, chips, salsa, sour cream and the works (not to mention a variety of margaritas) this recipe has never failed me and everyone always asks for the recipe when we're done!

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by kitkat1201

I have made this several times - yummy ! Also freezes well for a quick last minute supper.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2009 by cmott

I used a can of green chiles

and tomato instead of the salsa and left out the corn. Really easy and enjoyed by all ages.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by jackiep0725

This is DELICIOUS!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by KaleeAlberring

I have made this a few times for my husband and his buddies, it was a hit. I subsituted black beans for the corn.

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