Crispy Baked (or Air-fried!) Chicken Tacos

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning (or 1/2 store-bought packet)
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1/2 16-oz can fat-free refried black beans
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 10 thin corn tortillas
• 10 tablespoons reduced-fat cheese (Mexican Blend or Jalapeno Jack)
• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Hot sauce, salsa, or guacamole (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees. Set out a cookie sheet.

2. Spray a non-stick pan with cooking spray, add the onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until it starts to soften. Add the taco seasoning and cook one more minute. Gently mix in chicken, coating with seasoned onions. Push to one side of the pan and add the refried beans and salsa to the other side. When warm and softened, fold into the chicken. Gently stir in the sour cream and cilantro and heat until warm. Set aside.

3. Lightly spray the cooking sheet with baking spray. Slightly wet 3 or 4 tortillas at a time and place in the microwave. Heat on high for 20 to 30 seconds or until softened. Place about 3 tablespoons of filling on one side of the tortilla, fold in half, and place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken/bean filling. Lightly spray the top of tacos with cooking spray.

4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are crisp of the tortillas are crisp, the middle starting to crisp, and the filling is hot. Serve stuffed or topped with cheese (1 tablespoon each), lettuce and sauce.

AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the air fyer to 380°F. Lightly spray the tacos with cooking spray and place them in a single layer in the air fryer. Air-fry for 5 minutes, or until the edges of the tortilla are well crisped. Note: The tortilla will crisp slightly more upon cooling, and the filling will be hot!



Nutrition Information Per Taco: Calories 110 | Carbohydrate 13 g (Sugars 1g) | Fat 2 g (Sat Fat 1g) | Protein 10g | Fiber 2g | Cholesterol 20mg | Sodium 225 mg | Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat, 1 Carbohydrate | Carb Choices: 1 (2 Tacos = 1 ½ carb choices) | WW Freestyle Smart Point Comparison: 2