Bean Garnachas

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (I recommend Del Monte)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans or 1 (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.