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Mexican Chicken Casserole

This is a great, one dish, dinner that is a cinch to throw together.  I love when I can represent all food groups in one pan!!  This casserole has lean protein, veggies and healthy carbohydrates.  It is a satisfying kid's meal that my daughter gave "two thumbs up"!  I got this recipe from All You magazine (February edition).  This is a great magazine for saving money.  It is loaded with coupons and shopping tips.  I made a few changes from the original recipe to make it my own.

Mexican Chicken Casserole


Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red or green pepper, seeded and chopped fine
1 1/2 cups of your favorite salsa (if not homemade, I love Jack's Special Salsa)
2 oz fat-free or low-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 chopped tomato or 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
4 6-in whole wheat tortillas
1 cup Mexican shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Warm olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add diced chicken and taco seasoning and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes.


Meanwhile, dice green peppers.




Drain and rinse black beans.


Drain tomatoes (if using canned).


*Note: most stores are now carrying their own lines of organic products.  They are becoming more common and affordable.  I am happy to see these products at my local stores!


Add bell peppers and cook for 2-3 more minutes with the chicken mixture.


Stir in salsa.


Cook for 2 more minutes with salsa.  Add cream cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until melted and blended.


Stir in beans and tomatoes.


*Pour yourself a glass of wine.  It makes cooking a lot more fun!  Here is one of my new favorites.


Spoon 1/3 of chicken mixture into a medium size baking dish.  Cover with two tortillas (they will overlap, slightly), top with 1/2 of the remaining chicken mixture and 1/2 cup cheese.  Top with remaining 2 tortillas, chicken mixture and the rest of the cheese. 


Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for 5-10 minutes longer until cheese is melted.   Serve immediately. 


 
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