Looking for a delicious way to start off your new year? Try this healthy Black Bean Tamale, Chicken and Cheese Casserole!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 6 hourshours45 minutesminutes
Total Time: 7 hourshours
Ingredients
6Tyson® frozen chicken breasts
4cupsof your favorite salsa
1cupof refried pinto beans
12frozen and heated Texas Tamale Company® black bean tamales
2cupsof Kraft® Mexican Four Cheese Blend
Daisy® Sour Cream for garnish
Sliced green onions for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Sliced avocado for garnish
Instructions
For the shredded chicken: Place the Tyson® frozen chicken breasts and salsa in a slow cooker and cook on high for 6 hours. Pull the chicken apart using two forks and keep warm.
For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 375°.
Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of a medium size casserole dish. Then place the heated tamales, husks removed, on top of the beans and cover with 2 cups of shredded chicken and 2 cups cheese.
Bake the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Garnish with Daisy® sour cream, sliced green onions, cilantro leaves, and avocado slices.