Captain's Chicken Filled Taco Shell [microwave + oven]
From: Michele, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Comments: If desired, use turkey instead of chicken.
Servings: 4
  • 1 sweet green pepper
  • 1 cup [250 mL] mixed frozen vegetables
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] water
  • 4 seasoned chicken whites
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] light olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] spicy pasta sauce
  • 4 taco shells
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] grated white Cheddar cheese
  • Preheat oven to 375°F [190°C].
  • Rinse, seed, remove membranes then chop sweet green pepper; reserve.
  • Transfer mixed 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 whites into 1/3-inch [8-mm] cubes.
  • Heat olive oil into an enamel cast-iron frypan; brown chicken cubes for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Add chopped onion and reserved chopped sweet green pepper; brown for 3 minutes more.
  • Mix in pasta sauce and drained mixed vegetables; simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Meanwhile, heat taco shells into preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • Fill taco shells with vegetables/chicken mixture.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with grated white Cheddar cheese.