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Chicken and Pinto Bean Tacos

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  • Prep Time: 20 min.
  • Cook Time: 8 min.
  • Serves: 8
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Ingredients

  1. 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  2. 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  3. 1 lime, juiced
  4. 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  5. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  6. 2 red, green, or yellow peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
  7. 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  8. 1 avocado
  9. 4 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn or shredded
  10. 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  11. 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  12. 1 tomato, diced or sliced
  13. Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste
  14. 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
  15. Salt and pepper

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 182 kcal
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  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
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  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
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  • Fat: 7 g
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  • Protein: 14 g
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  • Sugars: 2 g

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Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken, garlic, lime juice, and taco seasoning mix in a bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Add the peppers and stir-fry over a high heat until the chicken is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beans and heat them through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, place the tortillas on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or place them between paper towels and microwave on medium for 1 minute. Peel and dice the avocado.
  4. Spoon the chicken and pepper mixture into the tortillas. Add the avocado, lettuce, green onions, tomato, cilantro, and Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste. Serve at once, topped with the sour cream.

Yield: 8 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Soft tortillas -- instead of fried -- make the difference in these tacos. These delectable treats are an excellent way to get a serving of beans and avocado, rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

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