Shredded Chicken Tacos


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 306.8
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.9 mg
  • Sodium: 626.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 26.6 g

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Introduction

a deliciously easy way to enjoy chicken! You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs, but that will definitely change the calories and fat. a deliciously easy way to enjoy chicken! You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs, but that will definitely change the calories and fat.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 lb (16oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast
    6 whole wheat tortillas
    6 leaves of romaine lettuce
    3 oz shredded cheddar cheese
    3 tbsp guacomole
    3 tbsp (0.19 cup) Greek yogurt 0% fat
    1 cup fresh salsa

    Ingredients for cooking, NOT consuming
    5 cloves of garlic
    1 whole white onion quartered
    2 bay leaves
    1 tablespoon dried cumin
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Makes 6 chicken tacos.
Combine the chicken,onions, bay leaves, cumin and optional spices in a saucepan and add water to cover. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, and skim any foam that comes to the surface. Partially cover and adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook until meat is very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from liquid and cool. Discard onions, garlic, bay leaves, spices and water.
Shred meat with fingers. Taste and adjust seasonings; use within a couple of days.

Warm the tortillas over a flame or in the microwave. Top each tortilla with a leaf of lettuce. Distribute the shredded chicken onto each tortilla. Evenly distribute cheese and salsa, topping each with 1.5 teaspoons of Greek yogurt,1.5 teaspoons of guacamole. serve and enjoy


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CANDACEMICHELLE.