Mexican Lasagna With Chicken & Black Bean Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna With Chicken & Black Bean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 corn tortillas; 4 ounces ground chicken; 1/3 cup black beans canned, rinsed; 1/2 onion chopped; 1/2 bell pepper chopped; 1 jalapenos use less if you prefer less hot; 1 cup enchilada sauce chipotle, divided; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, I used reduced fat; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons red chili powder skip if you prefer less hot; 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 tablespoon oil canola or olive; cilantro chopped, for garnish; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

5 corn tortillas
4 ounces ground chicken
1/3 cup black beans canned, rinsed
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 bell pepper chopped
1 jalapenos use less if you prefer less hot
1 cup enchilada sauce chipotle, divided
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, I used reduced fat
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder skip if you prefer less hot
1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 tablespoon oil canola or olive
cilantro chopped, for garnish
salt
pepper

1
- Preheat oven to 375F
2
- Over medium heat, add oil on a skillet. When heated, brown ground chicken for few minutes.
3
- Add onions and bell pepper. Let them sweat for couple minutes and add black beans, jalapeno and stir them together. Continue this for 2-3 minutes.
4
- Add all the spices and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Allow it to cook for few minutes then remove from heat. Let it cool for few minutes or leave it in the refrigerator for quick chill.
5
- In a baking dish, pour about 2-3 tablespoon enchilada sauce then one tortilla. Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce over the tortilla then spoon chicken-bean mixture followed by 1 tablespoon of cheese or more if you like.
6
- Layer it likewise with the remaining tortillas. Just make sure the tortillas are well covered in sauce otherwise it will be very dry.
7
- Top the last tortilla with remaining sauce and cheese.
8
- Bake it covered for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and cheese is melted completely.

285

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 corn tortillas, 4 ounces ground chicken, 1/3 cup black beans canned, rinsed, 1/2 onion chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Lasagna With Chicken & Black Bean falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Lasagna With Chicken & Black Bean

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