Chicken Tacos

Name: Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 8 taco shells, warmed; Shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese; Salsa, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Even finicky eaters love "Taco Night" because they can add toppings to suit their tastes. In this chicken taco recipe, the chicken is coated with taco seasoning and then stir-fried, so the zesty flavor really shines through.

Ingredients

1 envelope taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
8 taco shells, warmed
Shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese
Salsa, optional

Directions

1. Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, in batches, and shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken; spoon into taco shells. Top with lettuce and cheese. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 334 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1034mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.

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