Black Bean Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
• 8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese, divided
• sour cream (optional)
• chopped green onion (optional)
• sliced ripe olives (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender.

2. 2

   Mix in the tomatoes, salsa, cumin, salt, oregano and pepper.

3. 3

   Add beans and chicken and heat through.

4. 4

   Spread a third of the mixture into a 13x 9 pan coated with cooking spray.

5. 5

   Layer with four tortillas, a third of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

7. 7

   Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

8. 8

   Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

9. 9

   Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

10. 10

    Serve with sour cream, green onions or olives if desired.