Chicken and Black Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken and Black Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Uncooked Pasta (I Use Small Shapes); 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Finely Diced; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained; 3 cups Cooked Chicken (leftovers Work Perfectly); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste; 6 ounces, fluid Water; 2- 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican-blend Cheese, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Salt, Or To Taste

Servings: persons

2 cups Uncooked Pasta (I Use Small Shapes)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Finely Diced
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained
3 cups Cooked Chicken (leftovers Work Perfectly)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (6 Oz. Size) Tomato Paste
6 ounces, fluid Water
2- 1/2 cups Shredded Mexican-blend Cheese, Divided
1 Tablespoon Salt, Or To Taste

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan, set aside.
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot (big enough to fit all of this in there eventually) over medium high heat.
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Add jalapeno and cook about 2 minutes.
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Add in diced tomatoes, chicken, black beans, tomato paste and water.
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Season with salt.
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Cook about 5 minutes.
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Stir in cooked pasta and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until everything is well blended (think about it like this, I want a little bit of everything in every bite).
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Pour into the prepared 9x13 pan.
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Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Remove pan from oven, top with remaining 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese.
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Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

1152

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Uncooked Pasta (I Use Small Shapes), 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Finely Diced, 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes, Drained, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Black Bean Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Black Bean Casserole

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