Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp corn oil
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2-1 cup salsa or 1/2-1 cup taco sauce
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
salt , to taste (optional)
12 taco shells
grated cheddar cheese, to garnish
chopped lettuce, to garnish
sour cream, to garnish
salsa, to garnish (optional)
chopped black olives, to garnish (optional)
chopped avocados or guacamole, to garnish (optional)
chopped tomato, to garnish (optional)

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute green onion in oil over medium heat (5 minutes) or until tender.
Stir in chicken, salsa, green chilies and salt (if using) and cook for 10 minutes and bring to a simmer.
Prepare taco shells according to package directions (we heat them in the microwave for about one minute).
To serve: either place taco shells, chicken taco meat and garnishes in seperate bowls and let everyone make own tacos or place two tablespoons chicken taco meat in taco shell and top with shredded cheese and garnish with optional garnishes as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	571.79 Kcal (2394 kJ)
Calories from fat	324.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.05g	55%
Cholesterol	72.55mg	24%
Sodium	1197.79mg	50%
Potassium	612.49mg	13%
Total Carbs	40.91g	14%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	6.38g	26%
Protein	25.05g	50%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	22%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	151.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.89 Kcal (912 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.74g	55%
Cholesterol	27.65mg	24%
Sodium	456.43mg	50%
Potassium	233.4mg	13%
Total Carbs	15.59g	14%
Sugars	1.23g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	26%
Protein	9.55g	50%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	22%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	57.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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