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Chicken tacos with kale slaw served on a Plate Buddies clear plate over the Queso Kid mat, with black beans, Spanish rice, and lime wedges.
Close-up of two chicken tacos filled with kale chipotle slaw, plated with black beans and Spanish rice on a white plate.

Ingredients

15–20 minutes

Per Child Serving:

  • 2 small tortillas
  • ¼ cup shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp kale slaw
  • 1–2 tbsp shredded cheese
  • 1 tbsp guacamole or avocado slices
  • 2 tbsp black beans
  • 2 tbsp Spanish rice

Per Adult Serving:

  • 2 large tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded chicken
  • 2–3 tbsp kale slaw
  • 2–3 tbsp shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp guacamole or avocado slices
  • 3 tbsp black beans
  • 3 tbsp Spanish rice

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Fresh green kale leaf on a white background.

Side-Kicks

  • Guacamole or avocado slices
  • Salsa
  • Greek yogurt (sour-cream swap)
  • Ranch dressing
  • Queso dip

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Fun Tips!

  • Make faces with taco toppings on the Plate Buddy—kale hair, rice smile, bean eyes!
  • Let kids choose their own “taco colors” from rainbow veggies.
Queso Kid Plate Buddy character icon wearing a sombrero with bright fiesta colors.
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Add-Ons

Protein:

  • Diced Grilled Chicken – Queso Kid’s fiesta bites
  • Rotisserie Chicken – easy shortcut
  • Ground Turkey Taco Meat – mild and kid-friendly
  • Scrambled Egg – breakfast taco moment
  • Leftover Steak Strips – yum!

Veggies:

  • Shredded lettuce or kale
  • Corn kernels – sweet and crunchy
  • Chopped bell peppers – rainbow colors
  • Sautéed onions
  • Sliced cherry tomatoes

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Nutrition Info

  • Calories: ~320
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbs: 30g
  • Fat: 14g
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