High Protein Chipotle Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Chipotle Tacos, a flavor-packed recipe that combines smoky chipotle chicken, hearty black beans, and vibrant toppings for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Loaded with protein from lean chicken breast and fiber-rich beans, these tacos are perfect for fueling your busy days without compromising on taste. Sautéed with aromatic onions, garlic, and a blend of cumin and smoked paprika, the filling is bursting with bold, smoky spice. Nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, refreshing Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, each bite is a delightful explosion of textures and flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, nutrient-dense recipe makes it a breeze to serve up something delicious for your family or guests. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers and taco enthusiasts alike, these chipotle tacos are sure to become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 400 grams black beans
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1 avocado
- 150 grams greek yogurt
Instructions
Dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the chicken pieces, chipotle peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, approximately 7-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse and drain the black beans.
Add the black beans to the skillet and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of the chicken and bean mixture onto each tortilla.
Dice the avocado and sprinkle it over the assembled tacos.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for added flavor and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.8 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5684 mg | 247% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 369.7 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.8 g | 274% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 214.4 g | 429% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 3786 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
