Michelle’s Green Chile Chicken & Black Bean Casserole

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Michelle's Green Chile Chicken & Black Bean Casserole recipe for a hearty meal
in Casserole

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 white onion , diced
2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
2 chicken breasts , cooked and shredded
1 can black beans , drained
2 cans chopped green chilies
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 teaspoon cumin
18 corn tortillas
12 ounces salsa verde , sauce
2 cups cheese , shredded
chopped cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
397
Sugar
4g
Fat
17g
Michelle's Green Chile Chicken & Black Bean Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. The dish is a blend of Tex-Mex flavors and is very easy to prepare. The casserole is layered with soft corn tortillas, tender chicken, fresh onions, garlic, flavorful green chilies, and black beans. To add even more flavor to the dish, a layer of salsa verde and shredded cheese is added on top. Once baked, it is garnished with fresh cilantro. This casserole is a great comfort food that is guaranteed to satisfy everyone's appetite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for a minute.
3.Add green chilies, chicken, black beans, cream of chicken soup, and cumin. Cook until heated through.
4.Layer 6 tortillas on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, spreading it evenly. Repeat with 2 more layers of 6 tortillas and chicken mixture, ending with a layer of tortillas on top.
5.Spread salsa verde on top of the tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheese over it.
6.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

PROS

This casserole is a crowd-pleaser and makes for a filling meal.
It can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
It also freezes well.

It is protein-packed, with chicken and black beans as the main ingredients.

The green chilies and salsa verde add a nice kick of flavor to the dish.

CONS

The cream of chicken soup and cheese in the recipe make this casserole a bit high in calories and fat.

The use of tortillas in the casserole makes it high in carbs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken and black beans in this dish provide a good source of protein that can help with muscle building and repair.
The green chilies in the recipe are low in calories and contain vitamin C which is an antioxidant that can help with disease prevention.
Cilantro is also a good source of antioxidants and can help with digestion and reducing inflammation in the body.

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