DinnerMexicanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyFamily Friendly
Chicken and Pinto Bean Tortilla Skillet
A baked-style skillet casserole layered with chicken, pinto beans, tortillas, tomato, and melted cheese.
- Calories
- 640
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbs
- 61g
- Fat
- 22g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 45 min total
- boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced1 1/2 lb
- whole-wheat flour tortilla4
- pinto beans, drained1 can
- tomato, diced1 1/3 cup
- crushed tomatoes1 cup
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup
- garlic, minced2 tsp
- cooking oil4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet and brown the chicken with the garlic until nearly cooked.
- 2Stir in the pinto beans, diced tomato, and crushed tomatoes and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.
- 3Tear the tortilla into pieces and arrange them over the mixture.
- 4Scatter the cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and cook over low heat until the tortilla softens and the cheese melts.
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