Chicken Tacos

These are flavorful chicken tacos that are high in protein and perfect for maintaining a calorie deficit without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

• 16oz chicken tenderloins
• 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 medium bell peppers, sliced
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Half a block of 1/3 fat cream cheese (Philadelphia)
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 Mission street taco tortillas
• Half a bag (98g) of Mexican style cheese
• 1 packet McCormick taco seasoning 30% less sodium

Instructions

1. Season the chicken tenderloins with taco seasoning and smoked paprika.
2. On medium/high heat, cook the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side in a pan.
3. Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic, cream cheese, and water to the pan. Mix well and let it cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Assemble the mixture into 6 taco tortillas and place them in a baking pan.
6. Top with half a bag of Mexican style cheese.
7. Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve with 0 calorie Taco Bell hot sauce as a dipping sauce.

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