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Chicken Taco Casserole

A lazy version of a taco that is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook ground chicken in deep frying pan until golden brown. Add chili powder.
  2. Add salsa, green peppers, jalapenos, and black beans to chicken in frying pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
  3. Place half the chicken mixture into a 8x8" baking dish (preferably round). Layer 1/2 cup of cheese on top, one tortilla shell, another tortilla shell, remaining chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese.
  4. Place in oven at 350 °F (175 °C) until cheese has melted (about 20 minutes).
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and lettuce. Serve!
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This recipe sounds wonderful but I think the carbs are a little high for phase 1. More like phase 2 or 3. I would try using the low carb/high fiber tortilla shells. They taste just as good. I can't wait to make this for dinner!
28 Jun 09 by member: mwburkhalter

     
 

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Nutrition summary:

There are 638 calories in 1 serving of Chicken Taco Casserole.
Calorie break-down: 41% fat, 26% carbs, 33% protein.
Calculated Weight Watchers® points: 14 points.
Estimated Net Carbs (non-fiber carbs): 33.05g.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 266
Calories 638
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 29.52g 45%
  Saturated Fat 15.68g 78%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 2.728g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 8.67g  
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 1570mg 65%
Potassium 1361mg  
Total Carbohydrate 41.46g 14%
  Dietary Fiber 8.4g 34%
  Sugars 7.51g  
Protein 52.98g  
 
Vitamin A 47% Vitamin C 46%
Calcium 61% Iron 26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
32%
of RDI*
(638 calories)
32% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (26%)
 
Fat (41%)
 
Protein (33%)
Carbohydrates, 41.46g (26%) Fat, 29.52g (41%) Protein, 52.98g (33%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories