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Servings: 4
Calories: 538kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus about a teaspoon to coat the casserole dish
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers
- 4 tablespoons [chili powder]
- 2 teaspoons[ cumin]
- 2 1//2 cups chopped tomatoes - about two large tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups canned and rinsed or cooked
- black beans
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 ounces of cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and heat it over medium to high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- next, add the chicken and spices; reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and beans, stir in the cilantro and simmer on low for 5 minutes and turn the heat off.
- Coat a casserole dish with the remaining teaspoon of oil and place 2 tortillas in a single layer in the dish.
- Place half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas and then half of the cheese
- place the remaining 2 tortillas on top of the chicken mixture and then the meat and the cheese.
- bake at 350 covered for 20 minutes
- remove the cover and bake for 5 minutes more.
Notes
- pre-cooked chicken (leftover) can be used to make this recipe by adding cooking the vegetables first and adding the chicken with the seasonings
- this recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and adding 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa or 1 cup crumbled tofu
- canned tomatoes can be used in place of fresh
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days
- Make this casserole ahead of time. Store in refrigerator for up to two days before baking
- Serving ideas: guacamole, sliced avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 299mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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