Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Skillet Tacos

Name: Smoky Chicken and Black Bean Skillet Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 2 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can canned tomato sauce; 8 ounce Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 12 piece corn tortillas (warmed); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Juicy spiced chicken breast pieces simmered with black beans in a smoky tomato sauce, blanketed with melted Monterey Jack cheese and served with warm tortillas.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.31/serving

Dietary

High-Protein
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
2 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can canned tomato sauce
8 ounce Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
12 piece corn tortillas (warmed)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion, chicken breast, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Stir in canned black beans and canned tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken and beans.
Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the top of the skillet. Cover with a lid for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
Warm corn tortillas according to package directions. Garnish the skillet with fresh cilantro and spoon the cheesy chicken and bean mixture directly into warm tortillas to serve.

Notes

Leftovers reheat easily in the microwave; store tortillas separately and warm just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 540
Protein: 51.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 9.5 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg