My Favorite Mexican Casserole |
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Chris Gavenda, Wildwood, Mo. For those of you who may not know, the tortilla chips form a crispy crust on the bottom of the casserole. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips |
1 pound shredded cooked chicken meat (from a small roasted chicken) |
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained |
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) kidney beans, drained |
1 can (15 1/4 ounces) corn kernels, drained |
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce |
1 cup prepared salsa |
1 cup chopped red onion |
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
6 ounces grated monterey jack cheese |
6 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese |
2 cups diced (1/4-inch) ripe tomatoes |
1 cup sour cream |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
Directions:
1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish, then scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom.
2. 2. Combine the chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Place half the mixture evenly in the baking dish. Combine the cheeses, then sprinkle half over the mixture.
3. 3. Cover with the remaining half of the chicken-and-bean mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
4. 4. Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the garnishes in bowls, so guests can top their portions with diced tomatoes, sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro.
5. Per serving: 440 calories, 33g carbohydrates, 36g protein, 18g fat, 90mg cholesterol.Nutritional Breakdown: New Wellness, Richmond, Va. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
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