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Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole

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This Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole is packed with protein and loaded with southwest flavors. Layers of chicken, beans, peppers, tortillas, cheese, and enchilada sauce make a family-friendly, satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas, 8-inch
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups low-fat Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic for 1 minute, then onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add black beans and taco seasoning. Toss to warm, then remove from heat.
  4. Layer 2 tortillas on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the bean mixture, chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Repeat layer with remaining ingredients, finishing with cheese on top.
  5. Cover and bake 15 minutes, remove cover and bake another 5 minutes until cheese is golden.
  6. Let cool slightly and top with chopped green onion before serving.

Notes

  • High-protein, kid-friendly casserole.
  • Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight meal.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4.5" portion
  • Calories: 377
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 824 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 58 mg