Crusted Chicken and Black Beans Recipe

Name: Crusted Chicken and Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3-pound cooked chicken (boiled or roasted); 1 medium-size ripe tomato, peeled and chopped (juices included); One 15 1/4-ounce can black beans, drained; 1 1/2 cups bottled salsa; 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste; Four 8-inch flour tortillas, cut into quarters; 2 tablespoons corn oil

Servings: persons

One 3-pound cooked chicken (boiled or roasted)
1 medium-size ripe tomato, peeled and chopped (juices included)
One 15 1/4-ounce can black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups bottled salsa
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Four 8-inch flour tortillas, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons corn oil

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole and set aside.
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Remove and discard the skin and bones from the chicken, shred the meat, and place in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the tomato, beans, salsa, about three-quarters of the cheese, the cilantro, and cumin, season with salt and pepper, stir till well blended, and scrape into the prepared casserole.
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Arrange the tortilla quarters overlapping each other over the top, sprinkle with the oil, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover, sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top, and bake till the top is golden and crusty, 10 to 15 minutes.

185

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* 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: One 3-pound cooked chicken (boiled or roasted), 1 medium-size ripe tomato, peeled and chopped (juices included), One 15 1/4-ounce can black beans, drained, 1 1/2 cups bottled salsa, and more.

Yes, Crusted Chicken and Black Beans 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.

Crusted Chicken and Black Beans

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