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flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned chicken is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often less expensive.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan.

Sauté green pepper, red pepper, and onion for about five minutes until soft.

Toss chicken tenders in 1 envelope of taco seasoning.

Wash hands thoroughly after handling chicken to avoid cross-contamination.

Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and cook the chicken tenders.

Flip the chicken tenders after a couple of minutes and check doneness with a thermometer, aiming for 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the chicken reaches 166 degrees, remove it from the heat.

Heat tortillas in the pan, one at a time, until lightly browned.

Distribute the sautéed peppers and onions generously over the tortilla.

Add the cooked chicken tenders on top of the vegetables.

Sprinkle a mixture of jack and cheddar cheese on top.

Top with green onion tops and avocado, if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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