BLACK BEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This casserole never fails to receive compliments whenever I serve it. The ingredients come together so nicely to give it a unique wonderful flavor. It's one of our favorites. -Tracy Kimzey, Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend, divided
Fat-free sour cream, chopped green onions and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper. Add beans and chicken; heat through., Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas, a third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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