Foil-Pack Taco Chicken Recipe


Submitted by thekman777

Makes 4 servings


from Kraft Food and Family Winter 2008 issue, p. 31

Ingredients
2 breasts of chicken
4 tsp taco seasoning mix
1/2 lb red potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup low fat cheese, shredded, mexican style
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 deg.

  2. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning mix.

  3. Spray 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil with non-stick cooking spray (or use non-stick foil).

  4. Place 1/2 cup of potatoes on center of each sheet of foil. Top evenly with chicken, salsa, and cheese.

  5. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and both ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.

  6. Place packets in 15"x10"x1" baking pan.

  7. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165 deg F).

  8. Remove and let stand 5 minutes; slit foil to release steam before opening.

  9. Serve with sour cream.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Mexican

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 223.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
256
Calories from Fat
57
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
6.3g
10%
Saturated Fat
2.8g
14%
Cholesterol
83mg
28%
Sodium
674mg
28%
Total Carbohydrates
14.0g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
6%
Sugars
1.6g
Protein
34.7g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 13% Iron 9%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in selenium
  •   Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
  • High in sodium
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