I made this recipe at the fire hall and it was a big hit! It is somewhat healthier as well.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts , diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large tomato , diced
- 1 green bell pepper , cut into strips
- 0.5 large onion , cut into strips
- 0.75 cups water
- 2 packetss fajita seasoning , 1.27 ounce
- 10 corns tortillas , 6 inch
- 1 can pinto beans , 16 ounce
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 can black beans , 16 ounce
- 0.25 cups green onions , chopped
- 0.25 cups chopped cilantro
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
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3
Heat oil in the hot skillet. Add tomato, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in cooked chicken, water, and fajita seasoning.
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4
Line the bottom of the prepared pan with 5 tortillas; pour pinto beans on top. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the beans; cover with Cheddar cheese. Layer the remaining tortillas, black beans, and chicken mixture on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven until tortillas are lightly browned and chicken juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with green onions and cilantro.
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