Spicy Mexi-Casserole Delight!

Chicken breast simmered with a spicy black bean and corn mixture, then topped with cheese and tortilla chip crumbs and baked. Easy and quick to fix weekday casserole with a Mexican flair. Nutritious and kid friendly.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • ¾poundcubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat

  • ½(1.25 ounce) packagetaco seasoning mix

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1(8.75 ounce) cansweet corn, drained

  • ¼cupsalsa

  • water as needed

  • 1cupshredded Mexican-style cheese

  • 1 ½cupscrushed plain tortilla chips

Cooking Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute chicken in oil until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add taco seasoning, beans, corn, salsa and a little water to prevent drying out. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Transfer chicken mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
21%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Cholesterol
59mg
20%
Sodium
1286mg
56%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
12%
Dietary Fiber
7g
26%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
27g
Vitamin C
3mg
15%
Calcium
215mg
17%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
545mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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