Captain's Chicken Filled Taco Shells
[microwave + oven]
From: Michele, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Comments: If desired, use turkey instead of chicken.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 cup [250 mL] frozen vegetables
  • 2 seasoned chicken breasts, boned and skinned
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] water
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] light olive oil
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] pasta spicy sauce
  • 4 taco shells
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] grated white Cheddar cheese
  • Preheat oven to 375°F [190°C].
  • Peel and chop onion; wash, seed, remove membranes and chop green pepper; reserve.
  • Arrange frozen vegetables into a glass, microwave-safe dish; pour in water.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, pierce plastic wrap and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, at 'MAXIMUM'; reserve.
  • Cut chicken into 1/3-inch [8-mm] cubes.
  • Into an enamel cast-iron frypan, heat olive oil; brown chicken cubes for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Add reserved chopped onion and green pepper; brown for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in pasta sauce and reserved vegetables; simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Fill taco shells with vegetable/chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Serve, hot.