Easy and Healthy Chicken and Huitlacoche Tacos with Poblano Crema

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I am on a mission to eat healthier this year.  I have gotten rid of junk food and sodas in our home, but we still need to eat smarter. We do not eat enough veggies, which is especially challenging because my kids and my husband are not big fans. So this year, I am trying to come up with new, creative recipes that are healthy, nutritious, and adventurous. I am on the lookout for smart food that is also versatile and easy to prepare. I don’t just want to eat healthier; my goal is to have fun with my food too!

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Huitlacoche chicken tacos with ancho crema

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What is Cuitlacoche or Huitlacoche

The other day, while visiting a Mexican convenience store, I stumbled upon a can of huitlacoche, also known as cuitlacoche.  This is a kind of mushroom that grows on corn, with a sweet, earthy taste, a bit like mushrooms mixed with corn. Go figure!

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Huitlacoche taco ingredients

It is also very nutritious, more nutritious than the corn it grows on. Cuitlacoche, or huitlacoche, is rich in lysine and contains more beta-glucans, a soluble fiber, than corn.

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Chicken and huitlacoche tacos

3 Smart Eating Tips for Families

1. Involve your children in the process by taking them to the grocery store. Let them choose among healthy options, so they feel they have a say in what they eat.

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Chicken and Huitlacoche Tacos with Poblano Crema

2. Let your children help you prepare the food. By cooking with your child you will be teaching him/or her not only how to prepare a meal from scratch but it’s also a great opportunity to talk about nutritious foods and to bond.

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Huitlacoche and chicken tacos

3. Cook traditional recipes using healthier ingredients. For our family, it’s essential to connect with our culture and with our country through food, but I also modify the recipes to make them healthier and more nutritious. When making flan I use fat-free condensed milk, I bake or grill instead of frying and add fresh vegetables to those tacos or quesadillas. For this recipe I substituted cream for Greek yogurt and added loaded the tacos with protein and fresh veggies.

Chicken and Huitlacoche Tacos with Poblano Crema

Chicken and Huitlacoche Tacos with Poblano Crema

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Corn tortillas filled with sautéed huitlacoche, chicken, sweet peppers, and avocado, topped with a smoky ancho yogurt crema.

5.0 Stars (4 Reviews)

Ingredients

For the Tacos

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small squares
  • 1 jar or can (about 7 oz) of huitlacoche
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped orange and yellow sweet peppers
  • ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado, sliced
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Poblano Crema

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 ancho chile, rehydrated, stem and seeds removed

Instructions

  1. Soak the ancho chile in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes until soft. Remove the stem and seeds.
  2. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the huitlacoche, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
  4. Heat the chicken, for example, in the microwave.
  5. Blend the yogurt and the ancho chile until well combined.
  6. Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel and microwave for 45 seconds.
  7. For each taco, add huitlacoche, chicken, and sweet peppers, then top with avocado slices, the poblano crema, and cilantro.

Notes

    • You can find jars or canned huitlacoche in Mexican or Latino convenience stores.
    • You can also use 2 tablespoons of chipotle in adobo sauce instead of ancho chile.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 202Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g

Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main
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22 thoughts on “Easy and Healthy Chicken and Huitlacoche Tacos with Poblano Crema”

  6. I must be honest I don’t make tacos at home and by looking at your recipe, I want to now. I am not a huge fan, but I do eat it once in a while. These tacos look really good. I love my avocado, too. Thank you so much for sharing. now I am very hungry.

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  11. Esto se ve delicioso, la combinacion de ingredientes (aunque nunca probe huitlcacoche o ancho chili pero que ganas me dio) se me hace irresistible. Dan ganas de comerse las fotos jeje! Abrazos
    Creo que me uno a la propuesta de BB, hay lugar?.

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  12. In our family, my husband loves tacos. So we always go to a Mexican restaurant to order a meal. But thanks for sharing this will try at home so we won’t be dining out.

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