Best Chicken Nugget Tacos Recipes

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CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Kids will love this combination of tacos and chicken nuggets all "wrapped" up in one recipe!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 frozen breaded cooked chicken nuggets
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 box (7.4 oz) Old El Paso™ hard and soft taco shells (6 hard corn shells and 6 soft flour tortillas)
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Bake chicken nuggets as directed on package. Cover to keep warm. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Heat taco shells and tortillas as directed on box.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sour cream, taco seasoning mix and enough milk for desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Fill each taco shell and tortilla with 2 chicken nuggets, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Drizzle each with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 Tacos), Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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This is a quick meal and kids will love it.

Provided by Eve Peterson

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 c caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas,8 to 10 inches in diameter
2 c shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato,cut into 8 slices
1/2 c chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • 2. Meanwhile, spread 1 T dressing over each tortilla, sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla, sprinkle nuggets with 2 T. chow mein noodles.
  • 3. Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these crunchy chicken nugget tacos with creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with chow mein noodles.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each tortilla; sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange 2 tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla; sprinkle nuggets with 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles.
  • Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Your kids will be in dinner heaven when you combine two of their favorite dinner into one with these chicken nugget tacos. And you'll be in dinner heaven because the recipe features frozen chicken nuggets, which are probably already in your freezer. You can use quality chicken in this kid-friendly dish. Nuggets don't have to be a guilty pleasure. Use a healthier variety such as Ian's or Applegate Farms. Look for coupons in the Sunday newspaper and at mambosprouts.com to save on pricey cuts.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) boxes frozen chicken nuggets
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 cups fresh corn (from about 4 medium ears) or 3 cups frozen corn kernels (from about 4 medium ears)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt, to taste
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange chicken nuggets on baking sheet and sprinkle with chili powder. Bake until crispy and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn and saute until warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro and season with salt.
  • Divide corn mixture among tortillas, top each with 2 or 4 chicken nuggets and some avocado mixture. Fold over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 50.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.1

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGET TACOS



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Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy these crunchy chicken nugget tacos with creamy Caesar dressing sprinkled with chow mein noodles.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen breaded fully cooked chicken breast nuggets
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Bake or microwave nuggets as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 tablespoon dressing over each tortilla; sprinkle each evenly with 1/2 cup lettuce. Arrange 2 tomato slices and 3 nuggets down center of each tortilla; sprinkle nuggets with 2 tablespoons chow mein noodles.
  • Fold sides of tortillas over filling, slightly overlapping.

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