Autumn-Spiced Cheddar Chicken Tacos with Apples

4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 15

total time: 35

You'll love the fall spices mingling in these tacos. The cheddar cheese gets all melty with the chicken, a wonderful contrast to the crisp apple bits!

Ingredients

1 T. olive oil
half of a small red onion diced
4 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
¾ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. garlic powder
⅛ tsp. nutmeg
½ c. water
1 to 2 c. Crystal Farms® Shredded Cheddar Cheese
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 to 2 apples cored and diced or very thinly sliced
orange or lemon juice
small tortillas

optional condiments:

shredded lettuce
thinly slice red onion
chopped fresh cilantro
taco sauce
pico de gallo
fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top
additional Crystal Farms® Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion and stir to coat. Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onion is nicely softened. Do not let the onion brown. Fold in chicken. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, and nutmeg, and fold to incorporate.
Stir in water and let simmer, stirring occasionally. When water is no longer present, stir in your desired amount of cheese. One cup will give you a silky texture, nicely flavored with cheddar. Two cups will give a bit more of a chewy-cheesy texture, with a more prominent cheddar flavor. Once cheese has melted, taste test and add salt and pepper as desired.
While chicken is simmering, toss diced apples with a teaspoon or two of orange juice, just enough to coat the apple pieces. This will keep the apples from browning, plus add a nice fresh tangy flavor.
Serve with small tortillas, plus any additional condiments that you like.

Video

Notes

from a farmgirl’s dabbles

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 558kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 53g Fat: 30g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 187mg Sodium: 1014mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 10g

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