A tasty Italian spin on tacos.

Pizza-Flavored Chicken Tacos

1 pound ground chicken
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
12 taco shells, heated

 

Toppings: chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese

1. In nonstick frypan over medium high temperature, place ground chicken and cook, stirring, until brown, about 5 minutes.
2. Add onion, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
3. Sprinkle with flour, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes.
4. To serve, spoon sauce in warm taco shells, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; then add tomato, lettuce, onion and olives.

Makes 6 Servings (2 tacos each).

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.