Shredded Chicken And Black Bean Tacos Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken And Black Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups chicken, shredded; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans; 2 teaspoons sea salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken, shredded
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
2 teaspoons sea salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Whisk together first nine ingredients: tomato sauce, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, tumeric, and sugar. Set aside.
2
In a large frying pan add olive oil, heat to medium/medium-high and add chicken. Season generously with salt and add garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and briefly saute, 2-5 minutes.
3
Add drained and rinsed beans and bowl of sauce to pan. Stir together and let come to a high simmer. Stir occasionally and let reduce, about 10 minutes.
4
Warm tortillas in pan: medium heat until you see tortilla bubble slightly. Turn and do the same to the other side.
5
Serve chicken-bean mixture in warmed tortilla with shredded cheddar or any other addition that pleases you. Some good additions are corn, lettuce, tomato, hot sauce, avocado.

536

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Shredded Chicken And Black Bean Tacos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shredded Chicken And Black Bean Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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