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Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos

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.

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 oz raw skinless chicken tenders or breast
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 12 crisp corn taco shells
  • 15 oz can low sodium black beans (drained and rinsed (Goya))
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar (or lime juice)
  • Optional toppings: (not calculated)
  • 10 oz can tomatoes with mild green chiles (I used Rotel)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 1 medium Haas avocado (sliced)
  • 3/4 tsp plus 1/8th tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 medium scallion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with pinch of salt, garlic powder, oregano, 1/8 tsp of the chili powder and 1/8th tsp cumin.
  2. Add the beans and tomatoes to the crock pot and season with the remaining chili powder and cumin.
  3. Place chicken in the crock pot and cover. Cook on HIGH 2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage with vinegar (add more to taste), season with salt to taste; set aside.
  5. Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
  6. Drain beans and transfer to a platter, or back to the crock pot to keep warm. Top with shredded chicken, scallions and cilantro.
  7. To serve, warm the taco shells according to package directions.
  8. Fill with equal amounts of bean and chicken mixture. Top with cabbage and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.