Black Bean Chicken Casserole

Submitted by bmcnichol

"This is a favorite of mine. Adapted from Light and Tasty."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 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)

directions

1. Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender.
2. Mix in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper.
3. Add beans and chicken and heat through.
4. Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x 9 pan coated with cooking spray.
5. Layer with four tortillas, a third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
6. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
7. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
8. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
10. Serve with sour cream, green onions or olives if desired.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

Wonderful casserole! It is flavorful and delicious. I served with the suggested sour cream. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Sydney Mike]

Made this to take to yet another holiday potluck we were invited to & to make it a bit more festive, I served it with dollops of sour cream that were sprinkled with a combo of chopped green onions & finely diced red pepper! I declared it a big hit when I brought up the tail end of the food line & there was hardly any left! Thanks for sharing your recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

 

[helowy]

This was a very good casserole. I used 3 cups of cooked black beans, and a mild salsa (b/c of the kiddos). Thanks for sharing.