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Cajun Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Slaw

An image of prepared Cajun Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Slaw made with Pace® Signature Sauces Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Sauce, red cabbage, chicken, Cajun seasoning, Pace® Chunky Salsa and corn tortillas.
  • prep time: 10 min
  • total time: 20 min
  • serves: 4 people
  • calories: 460 1 serving
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Smoky Cajun-seasoned chicken and zesty, crunchy slaw are the perfect pair in these easy, 20-minute weeknight tacos. The magic is in the Pace® Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Signature Sauce—its bold, expertly-blended seasonings add just enough zing to the cabbage and celery’s creamy dressing, and an extra drizzle just before serving only makes this dish more delicious. 

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Pace® Signature Sauces Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Sauce, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage (from 1 medium [2 pound] cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery (about 1 large rib)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (scallion), plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenderloins (about 8)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup Pace® Chunky Salsa
  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Tips

    • If you have a gas stove, try heating and charring your tortillas individually over the burner to give them a fire-roasted flavor.
    • Don’t have chicken tenders on-hand? This recipe also works great with boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, or even shrimp.
  • Step 1

    Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. While skillet preheats, prepare slaw: whisk together mayonnaise, Pace® Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Signature Sauce, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, celery, and scallions; toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.

  • Step 2

    Rub chicken tenders with Cajun seasoning. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to hot skillet and swirl to coat. Add tenders in a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on underside, about 3 minutes. Flip chicken, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and cook, undisturbed, until browned on other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in Pace® Chunky Salsa, and cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid has evaporated, and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  • Step 3

    To serve, place 2 warmed tortillas on a plate, and top each with 1 chicken tender and about 1/4 cup slaw. Garnish with scallions. Serve immediately with additional Pace® Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Signature Sauce.

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Made With

Calories 460
Total Fat 22 g
Sat. Fat 3.8 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 747 mg
Total Carb 30 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 34 g
Vitamin D 0 %DV
Calcium 6 %DV
Iron 11 %DV
Potassium 11 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.