High Protein Chicken Tacos

Healthy low-calorie chicken tacos perfect for weight loss. Shredded seasoned chicken is cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, then served in crispy folded tacos with shredded mozzarella, fresh coriander, and lime.

download Extracted 2026-03-31

10m Prep

20m Cook

30m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

300 g chicken breast (whole)
1 whole onion (chopped)
1 whole bell pepper (chopped)
1 can chopped tomatoes (with a splash of water)
4 whole taco shells
40 g shredded mozzarella
1 handful fresh coriander opcional
1 whole lime (wedged) opcional

seasoning

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp mixed herbs
0.5 tsp red chili flakes
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil

Steps

1

Cut the chicken breast in half and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mixed herbs, red chili flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until well coated.

~3 min
2

In a separate bowl, add chopped onions and bell pepper with the same seasoning used for the chicken.

~2 min
3

Get a pan on medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side. Once cooked, shred it up into pieces.

~10 min
4

Add the seasoned veggies to the pan and cook for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes with a splash of water, then add the shredded chicken and mix well.

~4 min
5

Dip the taco shell in the pan juices, then fill with the chicken mixture and shredded mozzarella. Fold and toast in the pan until golden. Serve with fresh coriander and lime.

~4 min

Nutrition (por porción)

420

Calorías

44g

Proteína

30g

Carbohidratos

11g

Grasa

Fibra

Cultural Context

Tacos are a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine, endlessly adaptable with different fillings and toppings. This high-protein version uses shredded chicken cooked with tomatoes and spices, then folded and toasted for a satisfying crunch that's perfect for weight loss.