Saucy chicken and black beans stuffed in crispy taco shells make for a simple yet flavorful weeknight dinner. Easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes – Back to school dinners sorted!!
One of the hardest things about dinner time is to create meals the whole family loves. Everyone has their preferences and matching their needs could be challenging and hectic.
Luckily, there is one meal that everyone in my family enjoys the most – Chicken and Bean Tacos. Crispy taco shells filled with yummy chicken and bean filling. This combo (chicken and beans) is so yum and delicious that it will leave everyone craving for more. My family just loved it. Even the picky eaters of the house devoured these tacos without a fuss and left the table feeling satisfied and happy. 🙂
Wondering what makes these chicken and bean tacos a favorite dinnertime meal?
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- A quick and easy meal
- Requires minimal cooking
- Comes together in less than 30 minutes
- Tastes so fresh and crispy
- Satisfying and filling
To sum everything up – it’s the simplicity, which makes these tacos a great dinnertime success. Fill up the crispy shells with meat or veggies, generously load it up with healthy toppings and enjoy!
What is a Taco?
Tacos are one of the oldest Mexican dishes which is made of corn and wheat tortillas (flatbread). Tacos come in different shapes and sizes. The one that I have used in my recipe is the corn tacos – one with the hard shell.
Now onto the recipe! They are already shaped like a U and can be served with a variety of fillings like minced/shredded chicken, beans, veggies and fish. These stuffed tacos taste delicious when they are topped with a load of garnishes like salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and onions.
How to make Chicken and Bean Tacos?
These tacos are a great make-ahead dish. Prep all the ingredients like combining chicken with sauce, beans with spices and toppings in advance. When ready to serve, assemble everything in taco shells, top with cheese and bake. Love to see the whole family share everything on the table.
Somehow, I love my tacos as they are without sour cream and guacamole. But feel free to experiment and top these tacos with all the yummy toppings you like.
Do give these yummy tacos a try. If you happen to try this recipe, share your views with me in the comment box below. Thanks!
Chicken and Bean Tacos
INGREDIENTS
FOR TACOS
- 6 Taco Shells
- 1 cup Shredded chicken
- 1 cup Black Beans (drained and washed)
- ¼ cup Medium Salsa
- ¾ cup Homemade enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasonings
TOPPINGS
- 1 cup Low fat Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
- 3/4 cup Chopped Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees F. Assemble: rest of the ingredients.
- Combine black beans and taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Add salsa. Mix it well. Taste and add salt accordingly. Set it aside.
- Add shredded chicken to a bowl.
- Pour in enchilada sauce.
- Mix until combined.
- Arrange taco shells in an oven-safe glass bowl. Spoon 1-2 tablespoon of chicken mixture into the tacos.
- Layer it with black bean mix.
- Generously top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven. Generously top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
- And some more cheese and serve immediately.
- For extra flavor top with sour cream, some chopped chilies, and more salsa. Enjoy!
Fantastic
Thank you!