We religiously celebrate Taco Tuesday. It’s probably the one day during the week that I can count on almost everyone eating (and enjoying the meal). Their favorite is just good old fashioned turkey tacos, usually with one of those “boat” style shells which are easy for little hands, and all the fixings (refried beans, cheese, lettuce, guac).
My husband, on the other hand is getting sick of turkey taco salad, which is what I make us. So, I stumbled upon one of my favorite websites that had an irresistibly good looking recipe.
Skinny Enchilada Casserole
Author: Kim's Cravings (www.kimscravings.com)
Recipe type: One dish entree
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (I used a rotisserie chicken.)
- 1 (14.5 oz.) carton Campbell's Mexican Style Tomato Soup (alternatively, any tomato soup, sauce or salsa can be used)
- 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
- ½ cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- salt & pepper to taste, as needed
- 1 cup shredded cheese, divided (I used a lite combination of Monterey Jack, Mozzarella and Cheddar.)
- Optional garnish; diced avocado, tomato and fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and prepare an 8x8 or 2 to 2½ quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine brown rice or quinoa, chicken, soup or salsa, green chiles, corn, black beans, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, garlic salt and ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup shredded cheese. Bake uncovered until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with avocado, tomato and cilantro, if desired.
I put the casserole on the shells for the kids and they loved it as much as they love their normal Taco Tuesday. Adam and I, on the other hand, wanted to eat the entire thing because we loved it so much! You be the judge…
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