My Favorite Mexican Casserole
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- n/a freshly ground black pepper
Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish, then scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom. 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. Cover with the remaining half of the chicken-and-bean mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. 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. 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.
Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish, then scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom. 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. Cover with the remaining half of the chicken-and-bean mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. 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. 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.
