Mexican Lasagna with Chicken & Black Bean

Ingredients
black beans15 ounces
canola oil1 tablespoon
cilantro4 servings
corn tortillas12
cumin powder2 teaspoon
chipotle enchilada sauce1 cup
garlic powder2 teaspoon
ground chicken4 oz
jalapenos1
onion1
bell pepper4 servings
bell pepper0.5
chili powder2 teaspoon
salt4 servings
sharp cheddar cheese6 ounces
taco seasoning1 package
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Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F- Over medium heat, add oil on a skillet.
When heated, brown ground chicken for few minutes.- Add onions and bell pepper.
Let them sweat for couple minutes and add black beans, jalapeno and stir them together.
Continue this for 2-3 minutes.- Add all the spices and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce.
Allow it to cook for few minutes then remove from heat.
Let it cool for few minutes or leave it in the refrigerator for quick chill.- In a baking dish, pour about 2-3 tablespoon enchilada sauce then one tortilla.
Spread 1 tablespoon of sauce over the tortilla then spoon chicken-bean mixture followed by 1 tablespoon of cheese or more if you like.- Layer it likewise with the remaining tortillas.
Just make sure the tortillas are well covered in sauce otherwise it will be very dry.- Top the last tortilla with remaining sauce and cheese.- Bake it covered for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and cheese is melted completely.
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