Quick and Healthy Chili and Lime Chicken Potato Tacos
This recipe is great for people who crave Mexican food but strive to consume fewer calories. Chili and lime make this dish truly authentic tasting.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into bite-size cubes
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped poblano peppers (or Anaheim peppers/bell peppers)
- 1 tsp Mexican seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup red chili enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas, warmed (or taco shells)
- 8 lime wedges
- Cabbage, shredded (optional topping)
- Romaine lettuce, shredded (optional topping)
- Tomato, diced (optional topping)
- Avocado, diced (optional topping)
- Radishes, thinly sliced (optional topping)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional topping)
- Salsa (optional topping)
Directions
- Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Spray a large skillet liberally with cooking spray. Add potatoes and onions to skillet; cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring and coating with cooking spray occasionally.
- Stir in chicken, pepper, and Mexican seasoning and cook for 5 minutes more. Add red chili enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place equal amounts of cheese on each tortilla and heat in a skillet until cheese is melted. Add potato mixture and any other desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 255
Calories from Fat 57 (22%)
(10%)Total Fat 6g
(14%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(16%)Cholesterol 47mg
(16%)Sodium 394mg
(16%)Potassium 561mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(40%)Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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