LAYERED MEXICAN CHICKEN

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This is a recipe I got on the weight watchers web site. It is SO GOOD and only 6 points for a hearty serving. Even if you aren't watching your weight, it is a great and filling dish.

Provided by Renita

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one second sprays, 1 serving)
2 lbs uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups nonfat sour cream
2 cups shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 medium corn tortillas, cut into 2 inch strips
1 cup salsa, mild,medium or hot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken.
  • Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes; drain.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
  • Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface.
  • Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
  • Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.
  • Serve with salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 663.5, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 29.8

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