Best Skinny Chicken Tacos Recipes

BAJA CHICKEN TACOS

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One bite and you will feel like you are on vaction in Sunny San Diego. With orange and lime marinated chicken, fresh Pico de Gallo and a bright Mexican Coleslaw. These tacos are dairy free, skinny and absolutely mouthwatering.

Provided by Heather

Categories Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

12 corn tortillas
1 Baja Chicken recipe (*deboned and cut into pieces)
1 Mexican Coleslaw recipe
1 Pico de Gallo recipe

Steps:

Prepare Baja Chicken following recipe directions. (Note that marinatation time is approximately 12 hours.)
Prepare coleslaw and Pico following recipe diections.
Preheat a skillet on medium/high heat. Once heated, warm tortillas for 30-60 seconds per side.
Serve each tortilla with 3-4 oz of chicken, a spoonful of coleslaw and a spoonful of Pico.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

"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

Ingredients

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

SKINNY TACO CHICKEN CHILI

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This is super easy slow cooker recipe that makes great leftovers! Our Skinny Taco Chicken Chili a great fix for busy days, cold days, really any day!

Provided by annh53182

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 6h5m

Yield 12 1/2 Cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
16 ounces black beans, rinsed drained
16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed drained
8 ounces tomato sauce
10 ounces frozen corn
3 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (mild or medium)
1 ounce reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (About 3-4)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Combine all ingredients (except chicken and cilantro) in a slow cooker and mix well.
Place chicken breasts on the top, and press it down slightly.
Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
30 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and shred.
Return chicken to slow cooker, and mix everything together.
Top with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 917, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.8