Mexican Casserole

Description

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.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • ½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • water as needed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 1 ½ cups crushed plain tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat
  2. saute chicken in oil until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add taco seasoning
  3. beans
  4. corn
  5. salsa and a little water to prevent drying out. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. Transfer chicken mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 5

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