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BEAN GARNACHAS

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Simple, delicious and anything with chicken, cheese and beans cannot be too bad! This is a Del Monte recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Bobtail

Categories Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (I recommend Del Monte)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
2 garlic cloves
1 -2 teaspoon minced jalapeno chile (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup cubed grilled chicken
4 flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced avocado (optional)

Steps:

Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
Chop the tomatoes.
In large skillet, combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, beans, garlic, jalapeños and cumin.
Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, till thickened.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Add chicken.
Arrange tortillas in a single layer on grill or another skillet.
Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla.
Top with cheese.
Cook about 3 minutes or until bottom of tortilla browns and cheese melts.
Garnish with lettuce and avocado if desired.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN GARNACHAS

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Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
1 can (10 ounces) premium chicken, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeño pepper or 2 teaspoons canned jalapeño peppers, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 (6- inch) flour tortillas
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded, sharp Cheddar cheese, optional
1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced, for garnish, optional
Sliced jalapeño pepper, for garnish, optional

Steps:

Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 5 minutes Preparation: Combine beans, tomatoes, chicken, garlic, jalapeños and cumin in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To heat tortillas, arrange them in single layers on grill over medium coals. Spread chicken mixture over each tortilla. (Optional: Top with cheese. Heat for about 3 minutes, until cheese melts.) Remove from grill. Top serve, top with sliced avocado and jalapeño, if desired. Servings: 4 Nutritional Information Per Serving: (without optional ingredients): Calories 220; Total fat 4g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 780mg; Carbohydrate 32g; Fiber 6g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 6%DV; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 15%DV *Daily Value

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