Heart-Healthy Shredded Chicken Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Shredded Chicken Tacos! This recipe is crafted with health-conscious ingredients like lean, boneless chicken breasts, fragrant spices, low-sodium broth, and creamy fat-free Greek yogurt, making it a guilt-free indulgence for your taste buds. Baked until tender and then shredded, the chicken is infused with bold flavors from cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, delivering a perfectly seasoned filling. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh lime juice, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cilantro, these tacos are bursting with freshness and zest. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this wholesome dish comes together in just 40 minutes and makes the ultimate light yet satisfying meal for four. Try these protein-packed tacos for a delicious way to eat heart-healthy while savoring every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle them with olive oil.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven, allow it to cool slightly, then shred the chicken using two forks.
Warm the corn tortillas by lightly toasting them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until they are pliable.
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with fresh lime juice. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro.
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the shredded chicken mixture onto each warm corn tortilla.
Top with a slice of avocado and a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy shredded chicken tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 811 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 187.0 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3614 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
