Taco Chicken

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Taco Chicken offers a flavorful fusion of crispy chicken coated with taco seasoning, served with crunchy crushed nacho chips. Perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal that combines bold Mexican spices with comforting textures, ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 6 boneless chicken breasts
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large bag nacho chips

Instructions

  1. Place the all-purpose flour and taco seasoning in a plastic bag and shake to combine.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the bag and shake until they are evenly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
  3. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Cook the coated chicken breasts in the butter until they are cooked through and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, crush the nacho chips into smaller pieces.
  6. Serve the cooked chicken topped with crushed nacho chips for added crunch and flavor.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 34.4g 44% DV
Carbs 48.8g 18% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1989.8mg 87% DV
Potassium 387.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 40.8mg 3% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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