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Black Bean Chicken Tacos Recipe

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While growing up, I developed a love of cooking from scratch. Friends and family are delighted when I present my homemade tortillas so they can assemble theses tasty tacos.

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Black Bean Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped ripe olives, sour cream and additional salsa, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in enough water for mixture to form a ball. Knead on a floured surface for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine the chicken, salsa, beans, onion powder, chili powder and remaining cumin. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
For tortillas, divide dough into eight balls; roll each ball into an 8-in. circle. In an ungreased skillet, cook tortillas, one at a time, until lightly browned, about 30 seconds on each side.
Layer between pieces of waxed paper or paper towel; keep warm. Spoon chicken mixture over half of each tortilla and fold over. Serve with lettuce, cheese, olives, sour cream and salsa if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 taco (calculated without optional toppings) equals 267 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 421 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Black Bean Chicken Tacos in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p199

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2010 by Wesli

This is the best tortilla recipe that I've ever made. I use them for everything not just this recipe. I'd have to make the chicken and black bean filling at least another time to see if it deserves as many stars. :)

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2009 by lanaemiller

What a fun new twist on tacos. Even my picky eaters loved them. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2008 by nancymcsews

8 points