Chicken, Black Bean, And Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken, Black Bean, And Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, including juice, slightly pureed; 1/2 cup prepared salsa; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 -3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts; 8 corn tortillas; 4 cups grated monterey jack cheese; Toppings; plain nonfat yogurt; sour cream; avocado, slices; sliced green onion; chopped black olives

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, including juice, slightly pureed
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 -3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
8 corn tortillas
4 cups grated monterey jack cheese
Toppings
plain nonfat yogurt
sour cream
avocado, slices
sliced green onion
chopped black olives

1
In a big skillet, warm the oil over medium heat; add in onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute about 5 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
2
Add in tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano; stir to mix.
3
Stir in beans and chicken.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
5
In a lightly oiled 4-quart casserole spread 1/3 of the bean-chicken mixture over the bottom.
6
Top with 4 tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
7
Add another 1/3 of the bean-chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
8
Top with 4 tortillas and 1 cup cheese.
9
Add remaining bean-chicken mixture; cover and bake about 40 minutes, until bubbly.
10
Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; cook 10 minutes; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

907

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Black Bean, And Tortilla 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken, Black Bean, And Tortilla Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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