Mexi Chicken And Black Bean Layered Casserole Food

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 13x9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Crush tortilla chips lightly and sprinkle approximately 1 cup across the bottom of the baking dish.
• Layer diced chicken and black beans over the crushed chips.
• Stir 1 teaspoon of cumin into the cream of chicken soup. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken and beans, using a spatula to gently spread it evenly over the entire top. Add canned tomatoes over the soup layer.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly over the tomato layer and top with remaining crushed chips.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
• Garnish casserole with cilantro and chopped tomatoes.
• Serve immediately with a slice or two of fresh jalapeño.

CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, beans, salsa, tomatoes and chicken. Simmer on medium to low heat for 10 minutes.
• Spoon some of this mixture into a 13 x 9 baking pan or two 8x8 pans.
• Cut the tortillas in half.
• Line the pan with the tortillas by placing the flat cut side against the sides allowing the center to overlap.
• Sprinkle about 1/3 of the cheese on top of the tortilla layer.
• Spoon half of the chicken and bean mixture on top.
• Place another layer of tortillas on next followed by cheese and the remaining chicken & beans.
• Finish with the remaining cheese
• Cover with foil and cook for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
• Serve with chopped lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

LAYERED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with vegetable cooking spray. Saute chicken with cumin and coriander until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in the cilantro, black beans, and green chile peppers.
• Spread half of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, and sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the sour cream. Spoon the remaining enchilada sauce over the cheese, and make another layer of tortillas. Layer the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas. Cover dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and dot with sour cream. Continue cooking, uncovered, for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper. Add beans and chicken; heat through., Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas, a third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

LAYERED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Combine chicken, cilantro, black beans, chilies, and seasonings in a bowl. Blend well.
• 2. In a lightly greased 11x4 pan, spread 1/2 of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan. Top with 4 tortillas. It's okay if the tortillas overlap. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Top with 1 cup of the cheese and 1/2 of the sour cream. Repeat layers except for the remaining cheese and sour cream.
• 3. Cover casserole with tin foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and top with remaining cheese and dot top of the cheese with remaining sour cream. Place back in oven for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
• 4. Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN LAYERED CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute beef until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes more. Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Cover the bottom of the prepared pan with a third the beef mixture. Place several tortillas over the meat to cover. Spread half the sour cream. Add another third the meat mixture, cover with tortillas, and spread remaining sour cream on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
• Top casserole with crushed corn chips and Cheddar cheese, in that order. Sprinkle olives and tomatoes on top of the Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN, AND TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a big skillet, warm the oil over medium heat; add in onion, green pepper, and garlic; saute about 5 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
• Add in tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano; stir to mix.
• Stir in beans and chicken.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a lightly oiled 4-quart casserole spread 1/3 of the bean-chicken mixture over the bottom.
• Top with 4 tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
• Add another 1/3 of the bean-chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
• Top with 4 tortillas and 1 cup cheese.
• Add remaining bean-chicken mixture; cover and bake about 40 minutes, until bubbly.
• Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; cook 10 minutes; let stand 5 minutes before serving.