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Black Bean Chicken Casserole

Name: Black Bean Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 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

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Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

10 servings

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 283 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 664mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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