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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (284g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

wax peppers

Calories 372
Calories from Fat 212 (57%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 23.6g 36%
Saturated Fat 6.7g 33%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 286mg 11%
Potassium 601mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 29.9g 59%

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Gus's Incredible Chicken Taco Filling

Recipe #125749 | 1¼ hours | 30 min prep | add private note

By: gusrod1948
Jun 13, 2005

This is a recipe that I invented about fifteen years ago and has been a favorite among my family and friends ever since. I make this in LARGE amounts, since it goes quickly and can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill toasted taco shells with this then top with lettuce, fresh tomato, cheese, sour cream and or guacamole. I like to put this on tostada shells, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on it, microwave to melt the cheese and then top with sour cream, quacamole and jalapeno slices. You can also do that with the round nacho chips. Another suggestion is to wilt corn tortilla in a skillet with a bit of oil, drain them on paper towels and place some of the filling into them, roll them up and cover with a white cheese and sour cream sauce and garnish with jalapeno slices. Depending on how you use it, this should serve between 6 to 10 people.

SERVES 6 -10 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil and bone the chicken, reserve two cups of the broth. Finely chop the chicken and set aside. I use a food processor to do this. Take all the vegetable and mince or chop in a food processor. Sautee the minced peppers, onion, garlic and cumin until everything is nice and tender, then add the canned tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the chicken, stirring well to mix evenly with the veggies. Add one cup of broth and simmer for about ten minutes to let the flavors mix. If it gets too dry, add the second cup of broth. Once it is heated, add the chili powder, stir in well, remove from heat and you are ready to serve in whatever way you choose.
  2. 2
    If you leave out the MILD banana wax peppers or the chili powder, you will lose 99 percent of the flavor.NEVER overcook chili powder or it will get bitter. Gebhardt's is a very mild chili powder, so if you can't find it, try to substitute with the mildest you can find.

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From: Chef #923409

On Aug 14, 2008

Mmmm! Delicious!

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    From: sugarpea

    On Feb 10, 2006

    Family-friendly flavor and texture, gusrod1948, and it's easily spiced up with more "heat" if desired. The mild banana wax peppers were easy to find at my local grocery. Loved all the suggested extras; avocado, sour cream, cheese, sliced jalapenos, lettuce, and chopped fresh tomatoes. We enjoyed it all with homemade tortilla chips #14578.

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  • From: Chef #913394

    On Aug 5, 2008

    This is the best chicken taco recipe I have ever tasted!!! 5 Stars don't begin to do it justice - I give it 100!

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  • From: Chef #514773

    On Jan 21, 2008

    This is a great recipe! It's spicy but not too hot. I substituted 4 chicken breasts since I don't like dark meat and had enough for two meals for my husband and myself.

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