Best Chicken N Bean Tacos Recipes

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN TACOS

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My husband and I love Mexican food and these tacos have become one of our favorite meals. Try setting out the toppings in different bowls on the table so dinner guests and kids can make their own tacos. -Laura Rodriguez, Willoughby, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1/2 cup salsa
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon each salt, cayenne pepper and pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Toppings: shredded Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, peeled medium ripe avocado and hot sauce

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir in seasonings. Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; add pineapple mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in beans. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken mixture in tortillas with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN TACOS

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While growing up, I developed a love of cooking from scratch. Friends and family are delighted when I present my homemade tortillas so they can assemble theses tasty tacos. -Teresa Obsnuk, Berwyn, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped ripe olives, sour cream and additional salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in enough water for mixture to form a ball. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine the chicken, salsa, beans, onion powder, chili powder and remaining cumin. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For tortillas, divide dough into eight balls; roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. In an ungreased skillet, cook tortillas, one at a time, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds on each side. , Layer between pieces of waxed paper or paper towel; keep warm. Spoon chicken mixture over half of each tortilla and fold over. Serve with lettuce, cheese, olives, sour cream and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BEAN TACOS

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Make and share this Chicken and Bean Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 7h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 (4 5/8 ounce) packages taco shells
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup salsa

Steps:

Add chicken thighs to a 4 quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle with taco seasoning.
Sprinkle chopped chiles on top of chicken.
In a bowl, add tomato sauce, cumin, and coriander seed; stir to combine.
Pour mixture over the top of the chicken.
Top with beans.
Cover, cook on LOW for 7 hours.
Remove chicken from crock pot and set aside.
Mash beans with a potato masher (Doesn't have to be perfectly smooth, we like some chunks of beans).
Shred chicken and return to slow cooker; stir to mix well.
To assemble taco: spoon about 3 tablespoons of chicken filling into each taco shell; then add 1 tablespoon cheese and lettuce, then add 2 teaspoons sour cream and salsa.
Enjoy.