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7/17/08 4:11 P

Chicken Taco Salad
Serves 6
From: HELP

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups (8 oz) diced cooked chicken breast
5 oz. (one 8 oz can) canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning
4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh tomato
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup (3 oz)Kraft shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups (1 1/2 oz) Corn Chex
3/4 cup chunky salsa
6 tabl. Land O Lakes f/f sour cream

In a large saucepan sprayed with olive flavored cooking spray, brown onion. Stir in chicken, pinto beans, water and taco seasoning. Mix well to combine. Lower heat. simmer 10 min, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, tomator and green pepper. spoon hot chicken mixture over lettuce mixture. top with cheddar cheese and Corn Chex. Toss gently to combine. For each serving, place about 2 cups misture on a plate and top with 2 tabl. salsa and 1 tabl. sour cream.

Each serving equals:
HE: 3 protein, 2 1/3 veg, 1/3 bread, 15 opt calories

232 cal, 4g fat, 22g protein, 26g carbo, 344mg sodium, 5g fiber

Diabetic: 2 meat, 2 veg, 1 starch

HINT: If you don't have leftoverss, purchase a chunk of chicken breast from your local deli.

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