Description
This Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of whole wheat tortillas, seasoned chicken, black beans, bell peppers, and cheese, all baked to gooey perfection.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 15 ounces black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (8″)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups low fat Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare bean mixture: Add black beans and taco seasoning to the skillet. Toss to warm, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the bean mixture, chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Repeat the layering, finishing with a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Let the casserole cool slightly, then top with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
