Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops

Name: Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings (4 cups).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1-1/2 cups frozen petite corn (about 5 ounces), thawed; 1-1/2 cups chunky salsa; 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; Minced fresh cilantro; Baked tortilla chip scoops

I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and I wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken to serve in tortilla cups. You can make this party dish ahead of time to free yourself for time-sensitive dishes. Serve it in tortilla chip cups or any other savory crispy cup you like. Enjoy leftovers over salad greens or wrapped up in tender tortillas for burritos. — Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 cups frozen petite corn (about 5 ounces), thawed
1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Minced fresh cilantro
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Directions

Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with chili powder and lime juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until tender.
Remove chicken; discard cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Add corn and salsa; cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to a large bowl; stir in cheese, pepper and green onions. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with tortilla scoops.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup chicken mixture: 97 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.

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