Mangia Mondays: Mexican Chicken

I have a love for Mexican food like some people love their Mamas. Well maybe not that deep, but it’s a serious affection y’all. And it stretches the gambit from authentic Sonoran to Tex-Mex to even Mexi infusions. I’ve got Mexican recipes out the wazoo, but some of my favorites are the simple, quick fixes I whip up for myself & the hubby during the week. One in particular that Jeff loves is my most versatile: Mexican Chicken.

The great thing about this recipe is how many different ways you can use this Mexi-filling. I’ve used it to top off nachos, add with peppers for fajitas, layered in mexi-lasagna & in soft tacos. I’d recommend to eat it with your grits too, but that might just be a little much, no?

Ingredients:

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1 pkg taco seasoning or homemade mix*
• 1 can Goya black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• whole wheat tortillas
• Toppings: sour cream, green chiles, shredded monterrey jack cheese, salsa, fresh cilantro

Directions: 

1. Cook chicken over med high heat in a Pam sprayed skillet, 8-10 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. 
2. Stir in seasoning mix plus ¼ cup water until spices dissolve. 
3. Add in the black beans, corn and tomato. Cover & cook over med heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce thickens. 
4. Steam or grill the tortillas, whichever way you prefer to warm them, and cut into four triangles. 
5. Top with cheese, sour cream and whichever fixins you like! Scoop up the chicken and beans with your tortillas. Compliment the dish with a side salad, some Spanish rice & baked okra.

In a word... Yummo. Now if you want to use this filling in a Mexican lasagna, fajitas or any of the other ways i mentioned above, just be sure you finely shred the chicken rather than slice it into strips. I really hope y'all love this recipe as much as we do. 

Mangia! Mangia! (or should i say Comer! Comer!) y’all ♥



*Note: I’m not a fan of pre-packaged taco seasoning due to the high sodium & preservatives so i make my own. Click here for my fave homemade taco seasoning mix.