Chicken Ranch Tacos

Prep Time: 25 Min.
Total Time: 25 Min.
Servings: 5 Servings

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Put a creative spin on traditional tacos with this terrific, tangy chicken-ranch recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand 'n Stuff™ taco shells (10 shells)
  • 3 cups cut-up deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
  • 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Kraft® Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium), if desired
  • Salsa, if desired
  • Additional ranch dressing, if desired

Nutrition

1 Serving: Calories 500; (Calories from Fat 290), Total Fat 32g; (Saturated Fat 9g; Trans Fat 2 1/2g), Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 1500mg; Potassium 390mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g; (Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 3g), Protein 31g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10%

Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat

Carbohydrate Choice: 1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, place chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; toss gently to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Stir in 1/2 cup dressing.
  3. Spoon warm chicken mixture into heated taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and onions. Drizzle with salsa and additional dressing.

Recipe Tips

  • Instead of rotisserie chicken, use any diced cooked chicken.
  • Offer additional taco toppings such as olives and sour cream.