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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Can you tell I enjoy the taste of Mexican food?  This casserole uses a lot of the same ingredients as the soup I posted before.  It makes a lot less, which is good for Tom and I.  I did put some cheddar cheese in it too.  Some people may not consider it "healthy" but overall the recipe is good for us!!

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 onion chopped
1 1/2 Tblspns olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 tsp cumin
1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can ro-tel (include liquid)
1 can chopped green chilis
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

I boiled the chicken breasts until done (grilled would give it an extra good flavor) Saute' the onions in the olive oil.  Combine all ingredients except the cheese.  Pour half the mixture into a casserole dish sprayed with non stick cooking spray.  Sprinkle half of the cheese over mixture.  Add remaining mixture and top with remaining cheese.  Bake @ 400 for about 45 minutes. 

You may be able to cut down on the cooking time.  I had mixed this up the night before so it was cold when I put it in the oven. 

It would be good vegetarian too.........or with ground beef........or with some steak or chicken fajita meat.  Just a few suggestions :)

If anyone out there would like to share a healthy recipe, email it to me and I would be happy to post it.
Thanks for reading!!!

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