Description
Enjoy a satisfying and flavorful twist on traditional tacos with this Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole. Layers of whole wheat tortillas, seasoned chicken, black beans, bell peppers, and cheese, all baked to perfection for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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 to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, then onion and bell peppers. Cook until soft.
- Add black beans and taco seasoning, toss to warm. Remove from heat.
- Lay 2 tortillas on the bottom of the greased baking dish. Spread half of the bean mixture, chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let cool and top with chopped green onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
