Healthy Chicken Mole Taco Recipe!
Getting bored with the same old tacos? Try out this recipe- the cocoa and spices give the tacos a unique, sweet and savory taste...plus they are full of nutrients and low in fat and calories!
Author: Tabitha Eden
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Canola oil
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbs Unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 (14.5 oz) Can no-salt added diced tomatoes
- 1 (15.5 oz) Can no-salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 C Cooked chicken breast (skinless and boneless), chopped
- 8 (6 inch) Whole wheat tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups Shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup shredded Reduced-fat monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Add oil, onion and garlic into large skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 7 minutes (until onions start to brown)
- Add next 8 ingredients (cocoa and all spices/seasonings). Stir for 1 minute (until fragrant)
- Add tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 8 minutes (stir occasionally, sauce should thicken slightly)
- Stir in beans and chicken (try using rotisserie chicken to save time), return to simmer and cook for 3 more minutes
- Spoon ¾ cups chicken mixture on each tortilla, top evenly with lettuce and cheese
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 tacos Calories: 373 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 2g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 52g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 938 mg Fiber: 25g Protein: 35g Cholesterol: 37g
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