This Low Calorie Chicken Tacos recipe has only 4 ingredients, and can be prepped in 3 minutes! If you’re looking for the easiest recipe for shredded chicken tacos, this is the one you’ve been searching for!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3 chicken breasts
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 ounces Low Calorie Salsa
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
Low Calorie Chicken Tacos
Healthy Chicken Tacos Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can meal prep 2 ways. You can cook the healthy recipe completely then store for later, or add the ingredients to a bag, mix and add to the freezer for later.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a 350 degree oven until warmed through (about 20 minutes)
Low Calorie Chicken Tacos
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Low Calorie Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 ounces Low Calorie Salsa
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning or one packet
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions:
- Add chicken, lime juice, taco seasoning, and salsa to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker (let cool for 10 minutes to be safe) and shred with 2 forks.
- Add back to the crockpot and mix.
- Serve over tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
Stovetop Directions:
- Add chicken, lime juice, taco seasoning, and salsa to a large pot.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, mix once or twice to avoid burning.
- Remove chicken from pot (let cool for 10 minutes to be safe) and shred with 2 forks.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and mix with the salad and seasoning.
- Serve over tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
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About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published July 23, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 15, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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