Best 10 Easy Chicken Tacos Low Fat If You Choose Soft Shell Over Hard Recipes

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In the culinary world of simplicity and deliciousness, chicken tacos stand out as a universal favorite. Whether you crave a quick weekday meal or a delightful weekend feast, these tacos offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With the option of choosing between soft or hard shells, you can tailor your taco experience to your preference, making it a versatile dish that caters to diverse tastes. And the best part? You can easily create low-fat chicken tacos by opting for soft shells, making this dish a guilt-free indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SOFT CHICKEN TACOS



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These easy soft chicken tacos are so perfect for taco Tuesday! Quick and easy to prep and cook, chicken breast is seasoned with Mexican spices for a taco full of flavor.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 chicken breast (cut into 1" pieces)
1 teaspoon Paprika
¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (depending on spice preference)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons lime juice (~1 lime)
12 small street tacos or 4" tortillas
¼ cup sour cream or Crema Mexicana
¼ cup pico de gallo (pre-prepared)
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 avocados (diced)
1 fresh jalepenos or red chiles (optional)

Steps:

  • For the chicken, combine all the marinade ingredients into a medium sized bowl or ziplock bag and then add the chicken, making sure the chicken is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 mins to 1 hour (depending on the time you have).
  • Heat a skillet/griddle pan over medium heat with oil and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken has been cooked through.Remove from heat and place onto a plate.
  • Warm the tortillas and serve by adding in chicken filling and then any of the other toppings you fancy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 375 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT CHICKEN TACOS



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"I came up with this healthy chicken and bean filling for tacos since my husband needs to watch his cholesterol level," relates Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. "Sliced radishes make a unique crunchy topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
6 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Shredded lettuce, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced radishes, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions and fat-free sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the beans, salsa and taco seasoning; heat through. , Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Serve with the toppings of your choice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1077mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

15-MINUTE SOFT CHICKEN TACOS



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Try a simple chicken taco recipe and skip the takeout. These 15-Minute Soft Chicken Tacos are a perfect weeknight solution when you're crunched for time.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 cups water
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
10 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until done.
  • Add water, salsa and seasoning mix; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Cook on low heat 5 min.
  • Spoon chicken mixture evenly onto tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1310 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 30 g

"SKINNY" CHICKEN TACOS



Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.

Provided by Danielle B.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 limes, juiced, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, divided
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
4 multi-grain tortillas, or more to taste
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 293.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

KETO CHICKEN TACO SHELLS



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Yes, a shell made out of chicken! I wanted to make a no-carb taco shell and came up with this recipe and it's oh so tasty! Another plus is that your protein is already in the crust. Keto- friendly and gluten free. We topped ours with lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, avocado, and salsa.

Provided by faith4keto kitchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12.5 fl oz) can canned chicken breast (such as Trader Joe's®)
2 large eggs
½ cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Drain the canned chicken thoroughly, getting as much moisture out as possible. Spread chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dried, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a bowl. Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Mix eggs, Cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning into the chicken.
  • Scoop 4 even mounds of the mixture onto the same baking sheet. Flatten into tortilla-sized circles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 165.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASY CHICKEN TACOS (LOW FAT IF YOU CHOOSE SOFT SHELL OVER HARD)



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I try to avoid cooking with pre-made spices and sauces (some are better than others), so this recipe is based off my re-interpretation of all the good things a taco should be: spicy, tasty, moist, and most of all packed with delicious veggies; using chicken and what I can find in my pantry at a moments notice. You could even simply top a bowl of lettuce and tomatoes with the taco meat and eat it as a taco salad - that would be very low fat!

Provided by SuzanneThePainter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 tacos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb ground chicken
1/4 large white onion, diced
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, strips chopped (from a jar)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium green pepper, diced small
1/2 teaspoon vegetables or 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (or less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (leave out if you don't like spicy food)
1/4 cup cold water (or chicken broth if you have it)
1 (8 ounce) package fresh organic guacamole
1/4 head lettuce, shredded
1/2 fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 -3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare your tacos/tortillas as directed on the packaging.
  • Place your onions, green peppers, and oil into a non-stick pan/skillet on medium/medium-high heat and cook until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and chopped roasted red peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant (don't let it burn).
  • Move the veggies to the edge of the pan and place your ground chicken in the center. You'll want to keep breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
  • In the meantime prepare your Taco sauce by combining in a small bowl your spices and corn starch. Then, add water and Tabasco sauce, stir well to combine.
  • Just as the chicken finishes cooking (roughly 5-12 minutes) stir to combine all the veggies and the chicken together, breaking apart any large pieces of chicken. Add your sauce mixture and stir together. The sauce will thicken, coating the chicken mixture, add additional water/broth if needed one tablespoon at a time. Allow the sauce to cook through. Cover and set aside.
  • Now you're ready to assemble your tacos. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into your shells, top with cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and enjoy!

GROUND CHICKEN MEXICAN SOFT TACO BAKE (LOW FAT)



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I just put this together tonight since I decided to buy ground chicken and had no clue what to do with it, haha! I used low fat/low carb/low calorie whole wheat tortillas by La Tortilla Factory. But you could use whatever you wish :)

Provided by TwinsPlus2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -6 tortillas, whole
1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
1 big red sweet bell pepper, diced
1/2-1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans or 2 cups of homemade refried beans
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (chunky is best)
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
garlic or garlic powder
nonstick cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) can mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) can regular kernel corn (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the Ground Chicken, until no longer pink.
  • Add the Garlic or Garlic Powder & Lawrys Seasoning Salt to meat.
  • **could even add a taco/burrito seasoning packet**.
  • Once Chicken is pretty much done, add the salsa and refried beans. (and corn if adding it).
  • You can add the onions & bell pepper now or wait until you start layering the dish and let them cook that way.
  • Spray the Casserole Dish w/ non-stick cooking spray.
  • Lay 1st Tortilla Shell on bottom.
  • Sprinkle some Cheese all over Tortilla.
  • Then on top of that add the ground chicken mixture.
  • If you didn't add the onion & pepper to meat mixture then sprinkle some on top of meat.
  • Put 2nd Tortilla Shell on top.
  • Repeat Cheese, Meat, etc until entire casserole is full.
  • Bake at 375 Degrees for about 35 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 1322.2, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 14.8

EASY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN)



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This recipe was found in Raley's Extra Magazine, a grocery store chain in Northern California. We usually use a Lemon Rotisserie Chicken, but I've made it with other kinds and it's always turned out really good.

Provided by jusme

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken
2 (7 ounce) cans herdez salsa verde (or other brand)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard.
  • Tear chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place in a medium skillet with salsa verde and seasoning.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until warmed.
  • Spoon chicken into heated tortillas and top with beans and cheese.
  • Serve with additional toppings if desired. (sour cream, cilantro, tomato, guacamole).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 41.8

CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it's convenient to throw it together before I leave for work. At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner's ready in minutes. The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. -Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups salsa
1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender and juices run clear, 5-6 hours., Remove the chicken. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream if desired; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

EASY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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This is another kid favorite. Easy enough so they can help with the preparation. Gets a big thumbs up from my bunch.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons water, divided
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3/4 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees; place tortillas on baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in large skillet; add chicken; cook until no longer pink; add 2 T seasoning mix and 1T water; mix well Combine refried beans, remaining seasoning mix and remaining water in small bowl.
  • Spread bean mixture evenly over each tortilla.
  • Layer each with a drizzle of taco sauce.
  • Top evenly with chicken mixture, cheese and desired toppings (chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, etc.).
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts; fold each in half.

Tips:

  • For a low-fat option, choose soft-shell tacos over hard-shell tacos.
  • Use lean ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
  • Load up your tacos with fresh vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Use low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Use salsa or pico de gallo instead of high-fat sauces.
  • Experiment with different toppings, such as guacamole, black beans, or corn.

Conclusion:

Chicken tacos are a delicious and versatile meal that can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken tacos that are both healthy and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken tacos a try!

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