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Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

These Chicken and Black Bean Tacos boost flavor with dried spices like cumin and smoked paprika then finish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ c low fat plain yogurt
  • ½ c cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbs lime juice
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 14 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 c salsa
  • 8 white corn tortillas
  • 8 oz Cooked Chicken Breast (shredded)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mash together avocado with yogurt, ¼ c of the cilantro (save remaining for garnisand lime juice.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a non-stick pan to medium high heat and coat with non-stick spray.
  4. Sautee onions for 5-6 minutes with a pinch of salt to bring out juices.
  5. Add cumin, paprika and cook another minute.
  6. Stir in black beans and salsa; stir. Cook for additional 2-3 minutes until fully heated.
  7. Heat corn tortillas in paper towel for 30 seconds to soften and top with equal parts black bean mixture.
  8. Top with shredded chicken and a dollop of the avocado yogurt mixture.
  9. Garnish with extra lime juice and cilantro.

Notes

  • Serving Size is two tacos

Nutrition Information

Serving 2g Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 33.4g (11%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 9.9g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 692mg (29%) Fiber 9.9g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Serving 2g
Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 33.4g 11%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 9.9g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 692mg 29%
Fiber 9.9g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.