BLACK BEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Black Bean Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can 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 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
sour cream (optional)
chopped green onion (optional)
sliced ripe olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper.
  • Add beans and chicken and heat through.
  • Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x 9 pan 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 and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream, green onions or olives if desired.

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