Mexican Casserole

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup salsa
• ½ (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• water as needed
• ¾ pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
• 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
• 1 ½ cups crushed plain tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 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.