MEXICAN-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

MEXICAN-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE is perfect for any occasion and can be eaten a few different ways.

It’s a healthy option to bring to a cookout as the winter months are ahead. And so easy to throw together with not a ton of ingredients or time spent in the kitchen. Spending less time in the kitchen and more time with family is always the better way to go.

If you don’t have time in the evenings and you are looking for a dish that doesn’t require a ton of ingredients this will easily become one of your favorites to whip up in the kitchen. 

Serving: 5 | 8 Smartpoints per  portion | Cook Time: 45 min. 

WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS MEXICAN-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE:

medium (skinless and boneless) chicken breasts
cans chopped tomatoes
Tbsp cajun seasoning
½ tsp chipotle paste
Tbsp ground cumin
can (14.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
can (14.5 oz) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
can (14 oz) sweet corn
Tbsp greek Yogurt (fat free)

 

HOW TO MAKE THIS MEXICAN-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2. Prep casserole dish with nonstick baking spray.

Step 3. In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans. sweet corn.

Step 4. Stir to blend well.

Step 5. Add the chipotle paste, cumin, and chipotle seasonings to the ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 6. Stir well to mix.

Step 7. Spread a layer (½ of the vegetables in the bowl.) on the casserole dish.

Step 8. Add the chicken on top of the vegetables.

Step 9. Add the remaining vegetable mixture on top of the chicken breasts.

Step 10. Cover the casserole with foil.

Step 11. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Step 12. Remove the foil from the top of the casserole.

Step 13. Stir to mix the remaining vegetables.

Step 14. Remove the foil cover.

Step 15. Stir then return the baking dish to the oven at 400 degrees for about another 15+ minutes.

Step 16. (Check to make sure the chicken is done,)

Step 17. Remove from the oven.

Step 18. Garnish with a tablespoon of yogurt before serving.

ENJOY 

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MEXICAN-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Yield: 5

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Additional Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 52 minutes

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Ingredients

• 4 medium (skinless and boneless) chicken breasts
• 2 cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 ½ tsp chipotle paste
• 5 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 can (14.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweet corn
• 4 Tbsp greek Yogurt (fat free)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Prep casserole dish with nonstick baking spray.
3. In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans. sweet corn.
4. Stir to blend well.
5. Add the chipotle paste, cumin, and chipotle seasonings to the ingredients in
   the large bowl.
6. Stir well to mix.
7. Spread a layer (½ of the vegetables in the bowl.) on the casserole dish.
8. Add the chicken on top of the vegetables.
9. Add the remaining vegetable mixture on top of the chicken breasts.
10. Cover the casserole with foil.
11. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
12. Remove the foil from the top of the casserole.
13. Stir to mix the remaining vegetables.
14. Remove the foil cover.
15. Stir then return the baking dish to the oven at 400 degrees for about another 15+ minutes.
16. (Check to make sure the chicken is done,)
17. Remove from the oven.
18. Garnish with a tablespoon of yogurt before serving.

Notes

Weight Watchers points: Green: 8; Blue: 1;   Purple: 1

Nutrition Information

Yield 5 Serving Size 1 portion.
Amount Per Serving Calories 157Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 1mgSodium 1034mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 6gSugar 11gProtein 8g