Ground Chicken Taco Meat
Try this Easy Ground Chicken Taco Meat recipe, with veggies right in the mix, for a super quick dinner to share with the kids. You can use it with corn or flour tortillas, in a burrito bowl, or served as a finger food on a toddler plate.
Servings: 6
Calories: 131kcal
Equipment
- Greenpan Nonstick Pan
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mince the veggies (or grind briefly in a food processor).
- Warm the oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pepper mixture and stir. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Stir to break up and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through and the vegetables are totally soft.
- Serve in or with warm tortillas with desired taco toppings or use in burritos or burrito bowls with rice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Warm through to reheat and serve.
- Use orange or red bell pepper to blend a vegetable into the color of the meat.
- Use the mixture of spices I have listed in the recipe or a package of taco seasoning as you like.
- Serve with taco-size tortillas to make tacos, or use in burrito bowls.
- Add sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, or other desired taco toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg