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Chicken Taco Turnovers

If you enjoy Mexican-style food, there's a lot to like about this easy dish. It's a lot like a taco, but a lot like a quesadilla, too!
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  • Serving 4
  • Total Time 30 min
    Preparation 15 min
    Marination 0 min
    Cook 15 min
  • Nutrition Facts
    Calories 330
    Total Fat 13 g
    Protein 25 g
    Carbohydrate 31 g
    Cholesterol 80 mg
    Sodium 1137 mg
  • Information for this recipe is approximate and derived by calculations based upon supplier information and available reference data. These values may change based on your final product, substitution and or addition of ingredients, or use of a particular cooking technique.
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Chicken Taco Turnovers

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons 40%-less-sodium taco seasoning mix, half of a 1 1/4-oz. envelope
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 4 fat-free (or regular) flour tortillas, 8 to 10-in.
  • 1/2 cup refried beans, canned, fat-free
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded or 2 cups Pepper Jack cheese


Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon taco seasoning on chicken.
  3. Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high. Add seasoned chicken. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until done (internal temp 170°F).
  4. Stir water and remaining taco seasoning mix (about 4 teaspoons) into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes or until very thick, stirring occasionally.
  5. Spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons refried beans. Place one-fourth of the chicken mixture on half of each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold tortillas over to cover chicken and cheese, pressing down gently. Place turnovers on baking sheet. Spray tops with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 5 minutes or until hot and cheese melts.

Hand WashingRemember to wash hands and surfaces before preparing food

Serving Suggestion: Serve turnovers with lettuce and tomato salad, light sour cream and salsa. Refrigerate leftovers.

Substitution Tip: Try using Tyson® Individually Frozen Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs.  Increase cooking time by about one-third.