Bean Garnachas

Submitted by Bobtail

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

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 (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)

directions

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

Reviews

[PaulaG]

Agreed, chicken, cheese and beans have got to be a winning combination. The tomatoes were <a href="/189856">Ancho Chilie Tomato Sauce</a> and the beans were black beans which were drained and rinsed. The recipe did specify which size of flour tortillas, so I used the burrito size. I did lightly oil a cast iron griddle and cooked the tortillas on 1 side until lightly browned and then flipped, added the toppings and cooked as recommended. I think this help to keep them from getting soggy. Not having avocado, I garnished with fresh Pico De Gallo. These made a great Friday night dinner.