Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos
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4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos
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This easy taco recipe requires no pre-cooking, just throw it all in the crock pot and you'll have a delicious weeknight meal. Black beans and chicken breast, simmered in the slow cooker make the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or even a burrito bowl and it's loaded with fiber.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breast raw, skinless, tenders or breast
- 1 1/3 cups red cabbage shredded
- 12 corn taco shells crisp
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed (Goya, low sodium, canned
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar (or lime juice)
- Optional toppings: (not calculated)
- 10 oz tomatoes with green chiles I used Rotel, canned, mild
- salt to taste
- Pico de Gallo
- black pepper to taste
- 1 1/8 tsp chili powder
- 1 avocado sliced, medium Hass
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 scallion diced, medium
- 1 tbsp cilantro optional, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with pinch of salt, garlic powder, oregano, 1/8 tsp of the chili powder and 1/8th tsp cumin.
- Add the beans and tomatoes to the crock pot and season with the remaining chili powder and cumin.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and cover. Cook on HIGH 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage with vinegar (add more to taste), season with salt to taste; set aside.
- Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
- Drain beans and transfer to a platter, or back to the crock pot to keep warm. Top with shredded chicken, scallions and cilantro.
- To serve, warm the taco shells according to package directions.
- Fill with equal amounts of bean and chicken mixture. Top with cabbage and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3tacos
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3tacos | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
28 reviews
Excellent
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