Chicken and Corn Tacos

Seasoned Black Beans
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed (or use chicken breasts)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 ears corn (or use 1½ cups frozen corn kernels)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 corn tortillas, heated
  • 1½ cups crumbled queso fresco cheese (or use shredded Monterey Jack cheese)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with cumin and desired amount of salt and pepper. Cook in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
  2. Meanwhile, cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs. Cook corn and onion in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Stir in chicken and cilantro.
  3. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  2. Add beans, onions, and cumin; cook 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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