Chicken and Spicy Black Bean Tacos
(from mom2mpr’s recipe box)
Source: Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 110 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Mexican, beans, chicken, crock pot, quick
Ingredients
- 1 can(15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can(10oz) tomatoes with mild green chilis, drained
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon EVOO, divided
- 12 oz boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry
- 12 crisp corn taco shells
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes,,shredded cheese, sour cream, ripe olives.
Directions
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Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Add beans and tomatoes with chilis.
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Blend chili powder and cumin with 1teaspoon oil and rub into chicken breasts.
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Place chicken in slow cooker.
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Cover; cook on high 1 3/4 hours.
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Remove chicken and slice. Transfer bean mixture to bowl using slotted spoon. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil.
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To serve, warm taco shells. Fill with equal amounts of bean mixture and chicken. To as desired.