Monday, July 5, 2010

Mexican Casserole Recipe

"Chicken breast simmered with a spicy black bean and corn mixture, then topped with cheese and tortilla chip crumbs and baked. A simple, kid friendly weekday casserole with a Mexican flair."

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 30 Min

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
1/2 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1/4 cup salsa
water as needed
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed plain tortilla chips

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 9x13 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.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 372
Total Fat: 16.5g
Cholesterol: 59mg

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