PINTO BEAN AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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If you have a taste for Mexican and are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, here it is. You'll find layers of vibrant flavor and different textures in this pinto bean casserole. Suggested garnishes: chopped cilantro, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, and black olives.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
1 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant®), drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups corn chips (such as Fritos®)
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine pinto beans, chicken, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread corn chips on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and evenly distribute the bean mixture over top. Sprinkle with Colby-Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is heated through, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1626.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Eddie Morris
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Ali raza Bhatti
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and filling.


Joseph Osborne
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to feed a crowd.


Abdel Latif
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always delicious.


Molly Kettle
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get a nutritious meal on the table.


Jennifer Pedigo
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Prince piousky Adibe
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I've made this casserole several times and I always get rave reviews. It's a great dish to take to a potluck or party.


Ramesh Parki
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kelechi Favour
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I love the creamy sauce in this casserole. It's so rich and flavorful.


Ali Alsahili
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This casserole is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so hearty and filling.


Finiuy8iu Finiuy8iu
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to feed a crowd.


Mirxa khan
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always delicious.


Shakil Pordan
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get a nutritious meal on the table.


Akash Haldar
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great budget-friendly meal.


M Abdulah
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I made this casserole for my picky eater and he loved it! It's a great way to get him to eat his vegetables.


Raja Masood DHANYAL
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This casserole is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the chicken and beans.


Seyco Boy
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Peter John Blair
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Pashupati Das
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Funny Mouth
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the beans were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.