The wildly popular Doritos Locos Tacos are taking thousands of people off the unemployment line, according to Taco Bell's chief executive officer.

CEO Greg Creed, 54, told ABC News that the taco has created 15,000 jobs because of the heavy demand for the product. Creed said roughly two to three employees have been added to 6,000 Taco Bell locations.

"And that's great, it makes us feel really good," he told ABC. "It's great we sold lots of tacos and it's great for our shareholders, but if you can get 15,000 people off the unemployment line and give them jobs - that to me is giving back to society."

Creed told ABC that the company used a spray gun to coat a regular taco shell with seasoning. Creed was sold after his first bite.

The company plans to introduce a new spicy Doritos Flamas taco, which is based on the chili lime-flavored Doritos, later this year.