Mexican Black Bean, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Black Bean, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Thinly Sliced Onions; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken; 15 ounces, weight Can Of Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 3/4 cups Sour Cream; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 1 cup Salsa; 15 pieces Corn Torillas, Cut Into 1 Inch Strips; 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 cup Thinly Sliced Onions
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken
15 ounces, weight Can Of Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
3/4 cups Sour Cream
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 cup Salsa
15 pieces Corn Torillas, Cut Into 1 Inch Strips
1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over mediu-high heat.
3
Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
5
Add chicken; cook 30 seconds.
6
Transfer mixture to a bowl.
7
Stir in beans and sour cream and set aside.
8
Add broth and salsa to pan; bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
10
Set aside.
11
Place half of tortilla strips in the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
12
Layer half of the chicken mixture over tortillas; top with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
13
Pour sauce from pan evenly over chicken mixture.
14
Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 10 minutes until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
15
Serve with extra sour cream and salsa on the side.
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Note: If you like heat, use El Patos Salsa de Chile Fresco for some or all of the salsa.
17
I use 1/4 cup of the El Pato mixed with 3/4 cup of mild salsa for a mild heat.
18
You can adjust to your familys heat preference.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 cup Thinly Sliced Onions, 5 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken, and more.

Yes, Mexican Black Bean, Chicken, and Cheese 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.

Mexican Black Bean, Chicken, and Cheese Casserole

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