The recipe TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos

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TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos!

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos

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TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos

Trying to sneak some veggies into my kids' diets, I came up with this and it was a big hit!

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What Course Is TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos?

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos is for Dinner.


How Long Does TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos Recipe Take To Prepare?

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos Recipe Take To Cook?

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos Recipe Make?

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos makes 13 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos Recipe?

The ingredients for TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos are:

2 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 baby carrots (any carrots will do, this is what I had on hand)
1 cup Fat Free Refried Beans
1/2 cup salsa (or to taste)
3 tbsp Sour Cream (can certainly used light/fat free)
Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin are my favorites for this)
13 Soft Taco Shells
1/2 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese of choice
Cooking Spray


How Do I Make TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos?

Here is how you make TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos:

In a food processor, combine chicken, carrots, refried beans, salsa, sour cream, and seasoning. Process until desired texture (my daughter wanted it super smooth, so that's what we did)Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle on a pinch of cheese, and "squish" gently until it looks like a taco. Spray a pan or griddle with cooking spray and brown tacos on both sides. Can serve with salsa or fat free sour cream if desired. My husband and I had 3 each, a light 411 calories for dinner, and my picky daughter willingly ate refried beans AND carrots! Double win. :-)Serving Size: Makes 13 tacos.Number of Servings: 13Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NINJABABY.


What's The Nutritional Info For TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos?

The nutritional information for TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 13
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 137.9
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 14.8 mg
  • Sodium: 435.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 8.8 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos?

TexMex Chicken "Salad" Tacos is Mexican cuisine.


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