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Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
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This Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional tacos, baked to perfection with layers of flavorful ingredients.

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

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook vegetables: Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Prepare bean mixture: Add black beans and taco seasoning. Toss to warm, then remove from heat.
  5. Layer tortillas: Lay 2 tortillas on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  6. Assemble casserole: Spread half of the bean mixture, chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese over the tortillas. Repeat the layering.
  7. Bake: Cover and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is golden.
  8. Top and serve: Let cool slightly, then top with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this casserole with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, sour cream, or salsa.
  • Feel free to add extra veggies like corn or zucchini for more flavor and nutrition.

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Keywords: Healthy, Chicken, Taco, Casserole, Mexican, Low Fat, Baked

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/healthy-chicken-taco-casserole-recipe/