Description
This Juicy Chicken Taco Meat is the ultimate fast, flavorful solution for busy weeknights. Made with lean ground chicken, sautéed aromatics, black beans, and diced tomatoes, it delivers bold taco flavor without the heaviness of beef. Ready in under 30 minutes and made in one pan, this versatile filling is perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and meal prep—healthy, protein-packed, and anything but boring.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
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1 lb ground chicken
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1/4 cup taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/4 cup water
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Juice of 1/2 lime (about 1 tbsp)
Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño and sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened and fragrant. -
Cook the Chicken
Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground chicken and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until fully cooked and no longer pink (8–10 minutes). -
Simmer the Sauce
Stir in diced tomatoes and water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. -
Add the Beans
Stir in black beans and cook for 1–2 minutes until warmed through. -
Finish with Lime
Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Removing jalapeño seeds keeps the dish mild; leave some in for heat.
- Simmering ensures juicy meat—not watery taco filling.
- Excellent for meal prep and freezer-friendly up to 2 months.
- Works beautifully in tacos, bowls, burritos, or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup taco meat
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg (varies by seasoning)
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
