High Protein Walking Taco Bags (An Easy, Protein-Packed Dinner!)
Here’s a fun, portable meal that’s packed with protein. Walking taco bags are about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner.
Walking tacos are getting a high-protein upgrade with this idea!
Instead of using traditional corn chips, this healthier version starts with a bag of protein chips, making it an easy way to boost the protein while still enjoying all the classic walking taco flavors. Then fill with taco meat and your favorite toppings. Instead of serving tacos in shells or on a plate, you simply open the chip bag, crush the chips slightly, add the fillings, grab a fork, and enjoy!
What are walking tacos?
Walking taco bags are individual snack-sized bags of chips that are filled with taco meat and your favorite toppings. Instead of serving tacos in shells or on a plate, you simply open the chip bag, build a taco bowl, and can enjoy walking around! This makes a great camping food idea.
Whether you’re feeding hungry kids, meal prepping lunches, hosting game day, or looking for a quick dinner that doesn’t require extra dishes, these high-protein walking taco bags are a delicious upgrade to the classic.
Here’s why you’ll love this walking taco recipe:
- Over 30 grams of protein per serving (depending on your meat and toppings)
- Ready in about 20 minutes with minimal cleanup
- Great for parties, football season, camping, and busy weeknights
- Easy to customize for everyone in the family
Hip Tip: Instead of sour cream, try combining plain Greek yogurt with fiesta Ranch seasoning and a touch of hot sauce for a higher-protein taco topping! It’s very yummy!
Easy variations for walking taco bags:
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef.
- Make buffalo chicken walking taco bags with ranch and blue cheese.
- Try taco-seasoned ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add black beans for extra fiber and protein.
- Turn it into a fajita version with sautéed peppers and onions.
High Protein Walking Taco Bags
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
Easy 20-minute meal made with protein chips, seasoned taco meat, and your favorite fresh toppings for a satisfying dinner with over 30 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 individual bags Quest Protein Chips
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Topping Ideas: plain greek yogurt, salsa, guacamole, lettuce
Directions
1
Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
2
Gently crush the protein chips inside each unopened bag. Open each bag down the side or across the top.
Spoon warm taco meat directly into each bag.
3
Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 4 servings,
Amount Per Serving:
402 Calories | 24.3 g Fat | 1.0 g Fiber | 40.0g Protein | 6.5 g Net Carbs
Nutritional Values Note: Calculations are based on 1 bag of chips and 1 serving of the meat and cheese.
I will never get tired of this easy, satisfying meal!
Sometimes I make a larger version of this in a bowl with lots of crunchy lettuce and beans to bulk it up like a taco salad and love it! Plus you can totally scale up this idea for a crowd by making a few pounds of taco meat to serve and keep it warm in your slow cooker.
Let us know in the comments if you like walking tacos too!
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