Chicken Tacos with Fresh Corn Salsa - 4 servings

Preparation: 40 min. Cooking: 50 min. Total: 1 hrs. 30 mins.
Recipe provided by - National Chicken Council / U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn. and www.eatchicken.com
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  • 1 lb frozen corn, cooked
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, cut up into parts
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce, canned
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 8 tortillas, prepared
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

In large bowl, stir together corn kernels, diced tomato, scallions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper to make salsa. Set aside.

Place chicken parts in large saucepan; cover with cold water. On top of stove, bring chicken to a simmer; cook for 20 minutes. Remove chicken from heat; set aside to cool. Drain chicken. Dice chicken, separating from bones. Place chicken on stove in medium saucepan. Add enchilada sauce and taco seasoning to pan. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap tortillas together in foil; warm in oven for 10 minutes.

To serve, wrap tortillas in cloth napkin and place in basket. Place chicken mixture, salsa, sour cream and grated cheese in individual serving bowls. Assemble by topping tortillas as desired.

Calories Fat Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Cholesterol Sodium
730 Cal 33 g 81 g 30 g 7.7 g 11 g 87 mg 1700 mg

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Nutrients

Calories 730 Cal  
Fat 33 g  
Carbs 81 g  
Protein 30 g  
Fiber 7.7 g  
Sugar 11 g  

Fats

Fat 33 g  
Fat, Sat. 16 g  
Fat, Mono. 11 g  
Fat, Poly. 3.5 g  
Cholesterol 87 mg  

Vitamins

Choline 74 mg 13%
Niacin 7.3 mg 45%
Panto. Acid 1.1 mg 23%
Riboflavin 0.6 mg 46%
Thiamin 0.61 mg 51%
Vitamin A 1900 IU 62%
Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.52 mcg 22%
Vitamin C 19 mg 22%
Vitamin D 3.4 IU 1.7%
Vitamin E 1.1 mg 7.1%
Vitamin K 27 mcg 22%

Minerals

Calcium 410 mg 41%
Copper 0.27 mg 30%
Fluoride 41 mcg 1000%
Iron 5 mg 63%
Magnesium 82 mg 19%
Manganese 0.72 mg 10%
Phosphorus 470 mg 68%
Potassium 730 mg 15%
Selenium 33 mcg 60%
Sodium 1700 mg 120%
Zinc 3.4 mg 31%

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