Garlic Chicken Tacos

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This recipe was passed down to me from my grandmother. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends have! Add any additional amount of anything, if desired. Make sure to add salt and pepper!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

  • ½ cup chunky salsa

  • 4 large flour tortillas, or as needed

  • ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Mix onion, red bell pepper, black beans, and cilantro into chicken; saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir salsa into chicken mixture until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

  3. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and top with Mexican cheese blend.

68 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

515 Calories
15g Fat
57g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1032mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 685mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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