Black Bean Chicken Fiesta Bake Recipes

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS FROM MISSION®

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x11x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Pour chicken broth into a small frying pan, heat to simmer, add chicken breast, cover and simmer until no longer pink, turning once (approximately 25 minutes). Cool and shred.
• In same frying pan, add onions and red pepper. Saute over medium heat until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, place chicken, onion-pepper mixture, beans, corn, cilantro, chilies, 2 cups of the cheese, and sour cream. Toss until thoroughly blended. Add tabasco, salt and pepper to taste.
• Place 1/8 of mixture into center of each tortilla, roll and place in baking dish. When all 8 rolls are completed, pour Enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles and enchiladas are heated through. Makes 4 generous servings of 2 enchiladas each.

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 5- 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
• 2. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn. Continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in avocado, lemon juice and cilantro until combined.
• 3. Divide chicken among serving plates; top with black bean mixture. Serve warm.

FIESTA CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 5- 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
• Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onions and peppers. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn. Continue cooking until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Stir in avocado, lemon juice and cilantro until combined.
• Divide chicken among serving plates; top with black bean mixture. Serve warm.

FIESTA CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F., Shake flour in Reynolds® Oven Bag; place in 13x9x2-inch or larger baking pan at least 2 inches deep., Add tomatoes, jalapenos and salt to oven bag. Squeeze bag to blend in flour. Add black beans and chicken to bag. Turn bag to coat chicken and beans with sauce. Arrange ingredients in an even layer in bag; top with yellow pepper., Close oven bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan., Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 180°F. Spoon sauce over chicken to serve

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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.

FIESTA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Mix soup, salsa, water, corn and rice in 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with chicken and sprinkle with paprika. Cover.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with cheese.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN FIESTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Spray a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening and combine until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add milk and mix just until ingredients are combined. Spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cup of the cheese over batter.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until done; drain. Stir in salsa and black beans; heat until hot. Spoon evenly over batter in pans to within 1/2-inch of edges.
• Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese over casserole. Bake 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool slightly; loosen from sides of pan; cut into squares.
• High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Increase first bake time to 25 to 30 minutes.
• ***NOTE**.
• You may substitue Bisquick for the bread layer if you wish -- omit first five ingredients in recipe and instead mix together 2 1/3 cups Bisquick, 1/2 cup water and 3 eggs; proceed with recipe.
• ALSO, you may substitute approximately 2 cups prepared black beans for the canned if you make your own ahead of time and freeze, as I do.