Black Beans and Chicken in Tortillas Recipe

Name: Black Beans and Chicken in Tortillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless boneless and skinless; 4 each flour tortillas; 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided; 1 medium garlic cloves peeled and minced; 1 medium shallots peeled, minced; 1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped; 1 can black beans drained, rinsed and drained again; 1 large tomatoes ripe, cut into 1/2inch cubes; 3/4 teaspoon cumin divided; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt divided; 2 teaspoons cilantro chopped; 1 medium red onion sliced; 4 teaspoons lime juice divided; 1/4 cup yogurt, low-fat

Servings: persons

3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless boneless and skinless
4 each flour tortillas
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided
1 medium garlic cloves peeled and minced
1 medium shallots peeled, minced
1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
1 can black beans drained, rinsed and drained again
1 large tomatoes ripe, cut into 1/2inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon cumin divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper divided
1/2 teaspoon salt divided
2 teaspoons cilantro chopped
1 medium red onion sliced
4 teaspoons lime juice divided
1/4 cup yogurt, low-fat

1
Cover the chicken with cold water, bring just to a boil, reduce Cool, shred with your fingers and refrigerate.
2
Wrap the tortillas in foil and place in a preheated 200-degrees F. oven.
3
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
4
Add the garlic, shallot and jalapeno; saute 1 minute.
5
Add the black beans, tomato, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 18 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cilantro.
6
Heat through and keep warm over low heat.
7
Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat.
8
Add the red onions and saute until they begin to soften.
9
Stir in the chicken, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 18 teaspoon cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
10
Heat through 3 minutes.
11
Remove the chicken from the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons lime juice.
12
Spoon the chicken and bean mixtures into the warm tortillas; top with a little yogurt.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 each chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless boneless and skinless, 4 each flour tortillas, 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided, 1 medium garlic cloves peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Black Beans and Chicken in Tortillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Beans and Chicken in Tortillas

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Variations & substitutions

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