Pinto Bean and Chicken Casserole

Name: Pinto Bean and Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 1.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 cups corn chips (such as Fritos®); 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

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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.

Recipe by lutzflcat

Published on December 17, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

480	Calories
22g	Fat
44g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 12g	58%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 1626mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9g	34%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 698mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.