Name: Layered Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one second sprays, 1 serving); 2 lbs uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts; 30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 cups nonfat sour cream; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 12 medium corn tortillas, cut into 2 inch strips; 1 cup salsa, mild,medium or hot

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This is a recipe I got on the weight watchers web site. It is SO GOOD and only 6 points for a hearty serving. Even if you aren't watching your weight, it is a great and filling dish.

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ingredients

5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one second sprays, 1 serving)
2 lbs uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups nonfat sour cream
2 cups shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese or 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
12 medium corn tortillas, cut into 2 inch strips
1 cup salsa, mild,medium or hot

directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken.
Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes; drain.
When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface.
Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.
Serve with salsa on the side.

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review by joecountry350

5/28/2009

Very tasty even my picky son loved it. Thanks for sharing

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review by punkyluv

8/29/2008

We really thought this was good. I cut it down to serve six and put only one cup of the sour cream.I will be making this again, however; I think the next time i make this i will use leftover chicken that is already seasoned, the boiled chicken made the dish just a tad bland even with all the spices(it wasnt bad, just missing something for me). thank you for sharing a yummy recipe.

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review by Kasha

12/9/2007

I halved this and got 6 big servings. Need to write some notes here. Used 5% creme fraiche, made and used refried beans, only piut a bit of cheese on top, used all the salsa. Really spicy but great, will certainly make again. Might cut or shred the chicken more finely next time and I used dark turkey as it was what I had.

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review by amyd31474

8/5/2007

This has become a family favorite. We all love it. The only changes I make is I cut back on the sour cream and throw the salsa in with the chicken mixture. Very yummy. Thanks for posting! Amy

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review by mickeydownunder

6/9/2007

Don't know what was wrong with me today, TRUE! Saw salsa, threw it INTO mixture too! Saw chilli, put two tablespoons crushed! And to be honest, I did not rush! This is GREAT for entertaining! When it's sunny or if it's raining! Thanks for sharing!

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