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Chicken and Bean Tacos

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 - Dinner sorted!!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Ruchi

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
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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 salsa
  • 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.
    Add more cheese
  • For extra flavor top with sour cream, some chopped chilies, and more salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 4.4mg