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Chicken Laredo

Chicken Laredo Recipe

Chicken, beans, canned chili and Velveeta--I am in heaven.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 350.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, seasoned with
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans (I use Wolfe brand)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup canned tomatoes and green chilies (I use Rotel brand, either mild or hot)
  • 8 ounces Velveeta Mexican cheese (mild or hot)

Instructions
 

  • Distribute the chicken evenly over the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish (glass or ceramic); set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion and bell pepper; stir/saute for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are softened.
  • Distribute the onion/pepper mixture evenly over the chicken.
  • Spread the chili evenly over the top.
  • Distribute the pinto beans and then the tomatoes evenly over the top.
  • Cut the Velveeta into thick slices and place them over the tomatoes.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for 28-32 mintues or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the Velveeta is melted.

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Nutrition

Serving: 235gCalories: 350.2kcalCarbohydrates: 25.9gProtein: 25.9gFat: 16.4gSaturated Fat: 6.8gCholesterol: 70.8mgSodium: 768.7mgFiber: 7.7gSugar: 4.4g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Beans, Chicken, Meat, Oven, Poultry
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