Best 8 Healthy Soft Chicken Tacos Recipes
Craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that nourishes your body and soul? Look no further than our guide to cooking the ultimate healthy soft chicken tacos. Dive into a culinary journey that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant and delicious symphony of flavors. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, you'll discover how to cook tender, juicy chicken, pack it into soft and fluffy tortillas, and top it with an array of fresh and tangy ingredients. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you relish each bite of these wholesome tacos, knowing that you're fueling your body with goodness.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN SOFT TACOS
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
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.
SOFT CHICKEN TACOS
"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
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
EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TACOS
These cheese- and bean-stuffed tacos are our new favorite way to turn a rotisserie chicken into a super-easy dinner that serves up to 10.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and chiles over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
15-MINUTE SOFT CHICKEN TACOS
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
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
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
HEALTHY SOFT CHICKEN TACOS
An easy, super tasty weeknight dinner from Cooking LIght that even toddlers will adore! Can be grilled or seared in a frying pan. The original recipe calls for chicken thigh's. The cabbage is a MUST!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken.
- Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; chop.
- Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cabbage and 1 teaspoon cheese. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
EASY CHICKEN TACOS (LOW FAT IF YOU CHOOSE SOFT SHELL OVER HARD)
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
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!
EASY CHICKEN STREET TACOS RECIPE
Seasoned chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and cilantro held together in a tortilla . . . this easy chicken street taco recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil then combine shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook until completely heated through.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss together chopped onion, diced tomatoes, juice of one lime, and cilantro.
- To assemble taco, lay corn tortilla out flat on a plate. Top with 1/2 cup shredded chicken, tomato mixture, and cotija cheese.
- Squeeze lime juice over taco and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 705 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- For a healthier version of chicken tacos, use lean chicken breast and whole-wheat tortillas. You can also add plenty of fresh vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
- To make the chicken tacos even more flavorful, marinate the chicken in a mixture of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic before cooking. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole to each taco.
- To make the chicken tacos kid-friendly, omit the spicy ingredients, such as the chili powder and cumin. You can also add some shredded cheese or diced fruit to the tacos.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or chicken that has been leftover from another meal. You can also use store-bought salsa or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Chicken tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that your whole family will love.
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