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Simple Soft Tacos with Corn Salsa

Source of Recipe


Adapted from "The 99% Fat-Free Book of Appetizers and Desserts"






List of Ingredients



• -- Salsa --
  
• 3/4 cup prepared salsa
  
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
  
• 1 Tbsp minced cilantro
  
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  
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• -- Tacos --
  
• 4 flour tortillas (not frozen)
  
• 1/2 lb. pkg. skinned and boned roasted chicken breast, finely diced
  
• 1 Tbsp minced cilantro
  
• 2 cups chopped lettuce leaves or 2 cups grated low-fat Cheddar or jack cheese
  






Instructions



1. To prepare the salsa: Combine the salsa, corn, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
   
   
2. To prepare the tacos: Wrap the tortillas in foil and heat in a preheated 250-degree (F) oven 10 minutes.
   
   
3. In a nonstick skillet placed over medium-low heat, combine 1/4 cup of the salsa with the cooked chicken and cilantro. Heat through. Spoon a quarter of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup lettuce or cheese and roll up. Serve with the remaining salsa on the side.
   
   Makes 4 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


Data per Serving with lettuce: 220 calories, 21 g protein, 4 g fat, 25 g carbohydrates, 213 mg sodium, 1 g saturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 48 mg cholesterol.

Data Per Serving with cheese: 376 calories, 37 g protein, 14 g fat, 26 g carbohydrates, 631 mg sodium, 7 g saturated fat, 4 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 88 mg cholesterol.