Cheesy Bean and Chicken Tacos

These easy Cheesy Bean and Chicken Tacos are perfect for busy taco lovers. Loaded with chicken, beans, salsa, cheese, and more mouth-watering ingredients!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 384kcal

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

15 ounce can Old El Paso Black Bean Refried Beans
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 teaspoons Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup prepared mild salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce or spinach leaves
6 sprigs fresh cilantro

Instructions

Place your refried beans into a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to soften. When hot, place a spoonful of beans into the bottom of 6 taco shells.
Place cooked chicken, taco seasoning, lime juice and salsa into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir to combine. When hot, spoon chicken into taco shells over the bean layer.
Top chicken with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and place tacos under oven's broiler for just a couple minutest to melt cheese. Remove, garnish with shredded lettuce and cilantro sprigs.
Makes 6 Servings

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