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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded and cooked chicken
- 3 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup medium salsa
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion salt
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 3 tbsp. chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp. chopped green onion
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Pepper Jack)
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Kosher salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 640g | |
| Calories 1474 | |
| Calories from Fat 1011 | 69% |
| Total Fat 112.97g | 141% |
| Saturated Fat 51.99g | 208% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 435mg | 145% |
| Sodium 1411mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1241mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 18.76g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 5.51g | 4% |
| Protein 95.38g | 153% |
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