Chicken and Black Bean Garnachas

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"Enjoy this quick and delicious snack made with a variety of nutrient-rich, non-perishables including canned chicken, tomatoes and beans, served on a grilled flour tortilla and topped with cheese (if desired) and avocado."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans or (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can premium chicken, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers or 2 teaspoons canned jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced, for garnish (optional)
• sliced jalapeno o pepper, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. Combine beans, tomatoes, chicken, garlic, jalapeños and cumin in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. To heat tortillas, arrange them in single layers on grill over medium coals. Spread chicken mixture over each tortilla. (Optional: Top with cheese. Heat for about 3 minutes, until cheese melts.) Remove from grill.
3. Top serve, top with sliced avocado and jalapeño, if desired.
4. Servings: 4.
5. Nutritional Information Per Serving: (without optional ingredients): Calories 220; Total fat 4g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 780mg; Carbohydrate 32g; Fiber 6g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 6%DV; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 15%DV.
6. *Daily Value.