One-Pot Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A vibrant one-pot chicken and black bean mixture seasoned with smoky spices, perfect for quick and flavorful taco night. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, black beans, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, diced into 1/2-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4, for serving lime wedges
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb diced boneless skinless chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until the spices bloom.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spoon the chicken and black bean mixture evenly onto the tortillas, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with 4 lime wedges.