Serves: 4
Total Calories: 436

1 (11-ounce) can chunk breast of chicken cooked packed in water
1 cup onion chopped
1 (8-ounce) jar picante sauce mild or taco sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
8 taco shells
1 (4-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
1 cup iceburg lettuce chopped
1/2 cup tomato chopped seeded
sour cream Dairy
olives Sliced, drained

Drain chicken, reserving 2 tablespoons of the liquid.

In a 1-quart microwavable bowl or measuring cup, place onion and reserved chicken liquid. Cover with plastic wrap, turning one corner back. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) 4 to 5 minutes until onion is tender, stirring after 2 minutes. Add chicken, breaking into bite-size pieces. Stir in picante sauce and chili powder. Re-cover and vent. Microwave at 100% power 2 minutes or until very hot, stirring once. Let stand, covered, and keep warm.

Heat taco shells according to package microwave directions. Fill each taco shell with one-eighth of the chicken mixture, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Serve immediately. Pass sour cream and olives.


Serve with chocolate cake or chocolate sundaes.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 436
Calories from Fat: 131

More Recipes from the Simple Dishes/Summer Days Cookbook:
Chicken Tacos
Ham Salad Croissants
Land and Sea Sandwiches
Philadelphia Steak Sandwich
Turkey Pita Sandwiches