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Festive Chicken, Black Bean And Tortilla Casserole
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This festive Chicken, Black Bean and Tortilla Casserole delivers bold Mexican flavors in a comforting, make-ahead dish perfect for entertaining. Layers of corn tortillas alternate with a vibrant mixture of seasoned chicken, black beans, and vegetables in a zesty tomato-salsa sauce. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly, this colorful casserole offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Customize each serving with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and green onions for a crowd-pleasing meal that satisfies without stress.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in rich puree
1/2 cup purchased salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 to 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
6 corn tortillas
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream, avocado slices, sliced green onions and chopped black olives, optional toppings

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil.
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
Stir in beans and chicken.
Lightly coat a 3-quart casserole or large oval baking dish with cooking spray and spread a third of the bean and chicken mixture over the bottom.
Top with three tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
Repeat bean mixture and tortilla layers.
Top with remaining bean mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese.
Cover and bake until bubbly, about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving with toppings.
Servings\Yield
6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 6 servings) - Calories: 420; Total Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 1050mg; Total Carbohydrates: 40g (Dietary Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 30g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Mexican, casseroles, chicken, corn tortillas
🗂️ Categories: 🌮 Mexican Food, 🍗 Chicken & Other Poultry
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Festive Chicken, Black Bean And Tortilla Casserole was added on March 07, 2009 and last updated on June 03, 2025.
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