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Updated May 25, 2022
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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this stand-up chicken taco recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes – perfect for Mexican cuisine.

Stand-Up Chicken Tacos

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens or shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 3/4 cup salsa, if desired
  • 2/3 cup sour cream, if desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells as directed on package.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in taco seasoning mix and lime juice. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    4
    Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells. Top each with salad greens, tomato and cheese. Serve tacos with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition

380 Calories
19g Total Fat
29g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
30%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
80mg
26%
Sodium
500mg
21%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
3g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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