**Savory Southwest Flavors Meet Comforting Casserole Goodness**
Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant Southwest with our tantalizing Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Casserole. This hearty and flavorful dish is a delightful fusion of zesty spices, tender chicken, hearty black beans, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, all enveloped in a warm and comforting casserole. As you dive into this recipe, you'll discover a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the smoky warmth of chili powder and cumin to the brightness of fresh cilantro and zesty lime, each bite is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and refreshing flavors.
But the journey doesn't end there. This article is a treasure trove of delectable recipes, each offering its own unique spin on the beloved chicken and black bean casserole. Indulge in the zesty and aromatic Chicken and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole, where tender chicken and beans are enveloped in a flavorful enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese. Experience the Tex-Mex delight of our flavorful Chicken and Black Bean Tacos, where crispy taco shells are filled with a savory mixture of chicken, beans, and a zesty salsa. And if you crave a lighter and healthier option, our Chicken and Black Bean Salad is a refreshing choice, featuring succulent chicken, hearty beans, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
With its vibrant flavors, diverse recipes, and ease of preparation, this article is your culinary passport to the Southwest. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your kitchen, and let the tantalizing aromas of Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Casserole fill your home. Prepare to embark on a flavor-filled adventure that will leave your taste buds singing with delight.
CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE
Learn how to make this easy chicken black bean casserole recipe. It's very adaptable & sure to be your next family favorite.
Provided by Patti Estep
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, beans, salsa, tomatoes and chicken. Simmer on medium to low heat for 10 minutes.
- Spoon some of this mixture into a 13 x 9 baking pan or two 8x8 pans.
- Cut the tortillas in half.
- Line the pan with the tortillas by placing the flat cut side against the sides allowing the center to overlap.
- Sprinkle about 1/3 of the cheese on top of the tortilla layer.
- Spoon half of the chicken and bean mixture on top.
- Place another layer of tortillas on next followed by cheese and the remaining chicken & beans.
- Finish with the remaining cheese
- Cover with foil and cook for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- Serve with chopped lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This is a recipe I developed after tweaking many other recipes. It has become a real favorite in my household! Easily adjustable to your preference of spiciness as well. Also easy to change to your liking by adding other veggies or peppers. Save time by cooking extra chicken ahead of time when making other chicken dishes. Serve with your choice of toppings, like sour cream, guacamole, sliced avocados, sliced black olives, or whatever else you like!
Provided by Lisa F.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring chicken breasts and water to a boil in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until chicken juices run clear and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a large plate, reserving pan juices in skillet, and shred chicken with 2 forks.
- Cook onion and red bell pepper in reserved drippings over medium heat until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Return shredded chicken to skillet. Stir black beans, corn, picante sauce, chopped green chiles, chili powder, and cumin into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Arrange flour tortillas in a single layer over chicken mixture. Stir fiesta soup with diced tomatoes and green chiles in a bowl until thoroughly combined; spread soup mixture over tortillas. Top casserole with Mexican cheese blend.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping has melted and casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1127.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN
Chicken breasts with black beans, corn, chile peppers, tomatoes. Low-fat, easy and quick. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.
Provided by Tamcattt
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 863.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE
I was looking for a healthy and creative way to use up some things I had in the pantry. I like this recipe because it is so easy to prepare, very he4althy, and everyone in the family likes it. It is great for a family meal, as party fare, or to take to a pot luck. I also like it because you can feed a lot of people with a few inexpensive ingredients.
Provided by Nicki2772
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 2 Pans, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sprinkle chicken breast generously with cumin and celery salt on both sides.
- Place chicken in microwave steam bag, and cook according to package directions, reserving any cooking liquid.
- Shred cooked chicken with two forks.
- Combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and 1/2 of one jar of salsa and reserved cooking liquid in a large bowl.
- Spread 1/2 of one jar of salsa into the bottom of two 13x9 baking dishes.
- Place aprox. 3-4 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll up.
- Put each roll, seam side down, close together into baking dish.
- Top each dish with 1/2 of the remaining salsa.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 650.7, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3, Protein 20.5
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BEAN AND RICE CASSEROLE
A nice easy casserole. Serve with a dallop of light sour cream on top; if desired. Sometimes I add some corn to the chicken mixture.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add rice, salt and diced tomatoes w/ pepper/onion. Heat through and pour into bottom of prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over top.
- In same skillet, over med-high heat, sautee onion in the oil until translucent. Add diced cooked chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, pepper, salt, adobo, cumin and 1 tbsp cilantro. Stir and heat through. Pour over top of mixture already in the baking pan.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over top. (then scatter optional sliced black olives over cheese, if using them). Sprinkle with 2 tsp cilantro.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 1057.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 38.6
CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE
This recipe is loaded with veggies and beans and still has great flavor. I also put a little bit of fat free sour cream and salsa on top of my mine and thought it was delicious.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the rice and vegetable broth in a pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large 9×13? casserole dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the zucchini, chicken, and mushrooms. Season with cumin, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini is lightly browned and chicken is heated through.
- In large bowl, mix the cooked rice, onion, zucchini, chicken, mushrooms, beans, chiles, and 1/2 the cheese. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover casserole loosely with foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
- This would also make a great vegetarian dish- just omit the chicken!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This casserole never fails to receive compliments whenever I serve it. The ingredients come together so nicely to give it a unique wonderful flavor. It's one of our favorites. -Tracy Kimzey, Blacksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper. Add beans and chicken; heat through., Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas, a third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Always prepare all of your ingredients before starting to cook. This will make the assembly process much smoother.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a world of difference in the flavor of your casserole.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to suit your own taste. If you like things spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of these spices.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: The chicken should be cooked through, but be careful not to overcook it, as this will make it dry and tough.
- Use a Variety of Beans: Don't just limit yourself to black beans. Try using other beans such as pinto beans, kidney beans, or great northern beans.
- Top with Your Favorites: Before serving, top the casserole with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
This southwest chicken and black bean casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. You can also get creative with the toppings and add your own personal touch to make it a truly unique dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this southwest chicken and black bean casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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