Description
A hearty, cheesy casserole blending seasoned white beans, roasted corn, zesty chipotle-lime chicken, and crispy tortilla shreds. Customizable and crowd-pleasing with bold Mexican flavors and textures.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Halal Chicken Breasts
3 tsp Lemon-Zest (fresh lime)
29 oz Canned White Beans (drained, rinsed)
8 Salt-Free Tortillas (gluten-free optional)
1 can (14 oz) Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) Diced Roasted Corn
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Chipotle Powder
1/4 cup Seasoned Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
Instructions
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; toss with chipotle powder, lime zest, and chili powder.
Heat nonstick pan to 400°F, sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side.
In 9×13″ dish, layer beans with fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and half the chicken.
Spray seasoned olive oil on torn tortillas; arrange in single layer over bean mixture.
Mix cheese with evaporated milk and lime juice; spread over tortilla layer.
Top with remaining chicken and tortilla shards.
Bake at 375°F 25-30 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use dried tortillas for best crispiness
Check fire-roasted tomatoes for added salt
Avoid baking over 35 minutes to prevent overcooking
Add 1 tsp brown sugar when using paprika instead of chipotle
Assemble 1 day ahead, refrigerate, and reduce baking by 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg