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Cooking at Home - Chicken Soft Tacos with Sautéed Onion and Apples

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These chicken soft tacos are sweet and savory and sure to be a hit!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion, cut into half rings
  • 2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apple (about 2 apples)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 (8-in.) whole wheat flour tortillas

Directions: 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt, cumin, and pepper. Add chicken to pan; sauté 7 minutes or until cooked and golden. Remove the chicken from pan; keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes or until tender, stir frequently. Add apple and red bell pepper; cook 6 minutes or until apple slices are golden, stir frequently. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stir constantly. Return chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes or until heated thoroughly, stir frequently.
  3. Heat the tortillas according to the package directions. Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture evenly over each tortilla.

Source:

  • Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information / Amount Per Serving (2 tacos):

Calories 505

Total Fat 11.6 g

Saturated Fat 3.0 g

Cholesterol 80.2 mg

Sodium 695.5 mg

Total Carbohydrates 68.5 g

Fiber 10.1 g

Protein 33.8 g