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chicken black bean cornmeal casserole

Recipe by
Sara Andrea
Eugene, OR

This meal is great with Zesty Lime Tortilla Chips and salsa.

yield 8 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken black bean cornmeal casserole

  • 2 can
    enchilada sauce
  • 5 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola or olive oil
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c
    uncooked yellow cornmeal
  • 1 can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can
    corn, drained and rinsed
  • 2 c
    cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • cooking spray

How To Make chicken black bean cornmeal casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook stirring until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove 1 cup onion mixture and place in a mixing bowl; set aside. Stir 3 cups water into remaining mixture and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, add cornmeal to remaining 2 cups of water. In a medium bowl, stir to combine. Add cornmeal mixture to boiling onion mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until cornmeal is thickened, 4-6 minutes.
  • 4
    Coat 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, Spread cornmeal mixture evenly over bottom of dish.
  • 5
    Combine beans, corn, and chicken with reserved onion mixture.
  • 6
    Spread 1 can of enchilada sauce over cornmeal, cover with bean mixture. Pour 2nd can of enchilada sauce over top. Cover with cheese. Bake for 45 minutes.
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