Layered Mexican Chicken Recipe

Name: Layered Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one second sprays, 1 serving); 2 lbs uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts; 30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 cups nonfat sour cream; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 12 medium corn tortillas, cut into 2 inch strips; 1 cup salsa, mild,medium or hot

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
3
Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken.
4
Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes; drain.
6
When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
7
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
8
Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface.
9
Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture.
10
Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
11
Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
12
Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.
13
Serve with salsa on the side.

2550

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

107

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one second sprays, 1 serving), 2 lbs uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, 30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained, 3 cups nonfat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Layered Mexican Chicken 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!

Layered Mexican Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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