Mexican Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Casserole Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Mexican Casserole Recipe

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

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Transfer chicken mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Step 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

Mexican Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 383.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.8g 54%

Carbohydrates: 34g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 16.6g 26%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 59.1mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 872.2IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 76.4mcg 19%

Calcium: 215.2mg 22%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 67.8mg 24%

Potassium: 544.5mg 15%

Sodium: 1286.4mg 52%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 149.2

*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.